**Job Title: Production Technician** **Job Description** The Production Technician will be responsible for the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant. This role involves working with powdered chemicals used in the polymer making process, which is essential for plastics and waste water treatment plants. The technician must be capable of working at elevated heights and moving consistently between four levels of the facility. Initial responsibilities include shadowing other operators and documenting processes, with gradual progression to more independent tasks. **Responsibilities** + Operate plant machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. + Perform repetitive tasks and remain stationary for extended periods. + Open and close valves, monitor instrumentation panels, and report findings from gauges. + Dump 10-kilo bags into containers and utilize basic math skills to track and monitor plant data. + Follow procedures and stay current on operating, emergency, and safety protocols. + Climb ladders, operate forklifts, and perform manual duties involving lifting up to 50 lbs. + Perform maintenance on equipment as needed, including troubleshooting minor defects. + Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management. + Train for 1-2 full weeks before working independently. + Pass a physical, fit test, and pulmonary function test. + Wear a full face respirator or Tyvek hood and suit for 3-4 hours each day. **Essential Skills** + Ability to operate forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools. + Mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance and minor repairs. + Basic math skills for tracking and monitoring data. + Capability to perform repetitive tasks and remain stationary for long periods. + Ability to work at elevated heights and move between facility levels. + Proficiency in following verbal and written instructions precisely. + Effective communication skills with all levels of staff and management. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous chemical experience is not required; open to trainable candidates. + Desire to learn and be trained in chemical operations. + Packaging experience is a plus. + Some electrical experience for instrumentation preferred. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive work environment that values employee growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly technical and challenging field with exposure to diverse chemical processes. Our team is committed to ensuring safety and environmental responsibility, providing extensive training and support to help you succeed in your role. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a clean room that is air-conditioned, but the rest of the plant is not. There are multiple levels to the plant, requiring frequent movement up and down stairs. The environment is typical of a chemical plant, with exposure to various chemicals, both hazardous and non-hazardous, as well as dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable and toxic materials. The position involves working 8-hour rotating shifts, changing every two weeks between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.