Machine Operator

Job Title: Utility Operator

Job Description

This role involves learning to operate equipment associated with extrusion or tube mill processes and handling aluminum products. Candidates will start as Utility employees and will be trained to operate, support, and move materials using lifting techniques and hoists. The position requires working in a union environment and adhering to its terms, especially in relation to shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate extrusion or tube mill equipment.
• Support tube mill operations on a separate shift from the extrusion department.
• Ensure all quality objectives are met and report any unusual conditions to lead operators or supervisors.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.
• Adhere to union guidelines for shift movement and flexibility.
• Perform tasks including machine operation, quality checks, packing, and inspection.

Essential Skills

• General labor and production support experience.
• 1-2 years experience in manufacturing processes and machine operation.
• Ability to work with hand tools and perform quality control.
• Experience with forklifts and material handling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Work Here?

This company values integrity and a strong work ethic, creating an environment that attracts and nurtures the best talent. Employees are provided with extensive training and development opportunities. You will have the chance to complete additional job training, increasing your base hourly wage and gaining eligibility for incentive bonuses based on plant performance. The company also offers annual pay increases, a 401(k) match, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.31 - $20.31/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 Dec 29, 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.