Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Technician for the efficient operation of our specialty chemicals plant. The role involves handling powdered chemicals used in the polymer making process, which are critical for plastics and waste water treatment plants. You will operate plant machinery, perform repetitive tasks, and work across multiple levels of the facility. Safety, environmental responsibility, and efficiency are paramount.

ResponsibilitiesOperate plant machinery and equipment, including opening/closing valves and monitoring instrumentation panels.Report findings from gauges and ensure compliance with safety and operating procedures.Dump 10-kilo bags into containers, utilizing basic math skills to track and monitor plant data.Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, and safety policies.Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools.Perform maintenance on equipment as needed and troubleshoot minor maintenance defects.Essential SkillsMachine operationMechanical skillsProduction and troubleshootingChemical or batch mixingMechanical functions and machine operationChemical processingCalibration and blendingWhy Work Here?

We offer a family-oriented work environment within a smaller entity of a larger organization, emphasizing both production excellence and a close-knit community. Employees have access to a continued learning lab for professional growth, multiple paid holidays, and affordable on-site massages to promote health and well-being.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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