Production Technician

Job Title: Specialty Chemicals Plant Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled technician to efficiently operate a specialty chemicals plant focused on polymer production, utilized in plastics and water treatment facilities. The role requires working with powdered chemicals, operating plant machinery, and ensuring safe and environmentally sound operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves and monitoring instrumentation panels.
• Maintain safe and environmentally sound operations across the plant, including utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse.
• Handle 10-kilo bags and utilize basic math skills to track and monitor plant data.
• Perform repetitive tasks, remain stationary for extended periods, and operate a forklift.
• Climb ladders and work at elevated heights across four facility levels.
• Stay updated 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 to perform maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects; electrical experience is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Machine operation and mechanical functions.
• Ability to measure and perform quality checks.
• Experience with chemical or batch mixing.
• Capability in troubleshooting and handling mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in chemical processing, blending, and handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous chemical experience is not required but preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, ideally in process manufacturing.
• Experience in heavy industrial roles is ideal.
• Track record of perfect safety and no attendance issues.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values the family feel within a smaller entity and offers opportunities for continued learning through an accessible computer lab. Enjoy multiple paid holidays, even as a contract associate, and benefit from affordable on-site massages to support your health and well-being.

Work Environment

Work in a highly technical, multi-level chemical plant that is partially air-conditioned. Be prepared for physical fitness requirements, exposure to dry chemicals, dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures. Currently, the plant operates on 8-hour rotating shifts between the first and second shifts, with a future plan to implement a 'Lego Shift' schedule of 12-hour rotations.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 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.