Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Location: Norfolk, VA (On‑Site)

Schedule: Rotating Day/Night Shifts (after training)

Type: Contract‑to‑Hire

Pay Rate: $19/hr

Start your career in a hands‑on industrial operations environment supporting mechanical sampling systems used in large bulk terminals. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work, mechanical tasks, and a role where accuracy and dependability are essential.

About the Role

Operations Technicians help maintain, clean, and monitor mechanical sampling equipment used to process bulk materials. This work requires strong attention to detail, comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions, and the ability to follow procedures accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Clean exterior and interior parts of mechanical sampling systems using air, water, and hand or powered tools.
• Remove material buildup, debris, and residues from equipment, walkways, platforms, grounds, tools, and vehicles.
• Observe equipment during both operational and non‑operational periods to monitor condition and performance.
• Record and evaluate sample ratio data, weights, tonnages, and equipment parameters.
• Track loading sequences and document findings accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures as needed to ensure safe work practices.
• Work rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support additional duties assigned by supervisors to maintain system reliability and site cleanliness.

What You Bring

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Comfortable with extended periods of walking, standing, climbing ladders/stairs, and working on uneven surfaces.
• Strong dependability, time‑management, and task follow‑through.
• Ability to understand written instructions and complete accurate documentation.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, email, data entry, and calculator use.
• Basic math skills and legible handwriting.
• High level of safety awareness and the ability to follow procedures precisely.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with hand tools, basic mechanical work, or industrial environments.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Contract‑to‑hire with strong long‑term potential.
• Once hired full‑time, employees receive:
  • Medical coverage fully paid for the employee.
  • Vision and dental coverage.
  • Paid time off (40 hours in the first year; 80 hours after two years).
  • 9 paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Retirement plan with a 5% match.
• Opportunity to build a stable career in industrial operations.
• Work with a supportive team focused on equipment reliability and safe work practices.

Work Environment

• Fully outdoor environment with exposure to seasonal temperature extremes.
• Work involves climbing, kneeling, standing, and navigating uneven or weather‑affected terrain.
• Dirty, dusty conditions requiring proper PPE.

Training & Schedule

Training Period:

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (approximately 90 days)

Rotating Schedule After Training:

A repeating cycle of 6‑week rotations:

1. Days – Front Half: Sun–Wed | 7 AM – 7 PM
2. Days – Back Half: Wed–Sat | 7 AM – 7 PM
3. Nights – Back Half: Wed–Sat | 7 PM – 7 AM
4. Nights – Front Half: Sun–Wed | 7 PM – 7 AM
5. Then the cycle repeats.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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.