Machine Operator

Job Title: Chemical Plant Technician

Job Description

This role involves the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant, working with powdered chemicals used in polymer production, plastics, and water treatment. The position focuses on maintaining safety, environmental standards, and operational efficiency, handling utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves and monitoring instrumentation panels.
• Report findings from gauges and ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Dump 10-kilo bags or more into containers, utilizing basic math skills to track and monitor plant data.
• Climb ladders and perform manual duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Stay current on operating procedures, emergency protocols, and safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools for maintenance and operations.
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects and perform maintenance on equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operation and process manufacturing.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills with mechanical equipment.
• Ability to handle chemical mixing, batching, calibration, and blending processes.
• Familiarity with chemical processing and handling.
• Capability to perform heavy lifting and general labor tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous chemical experience is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in environments requiring respirators is preferred but not necessary.
• Strong safety record and reliable attendance history.

Work Environment

The work involves exposure to both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, fluctuating temperatures, dust, noise, and outdoor elements. The plant is multi-leveled, requiring physical fitness to navigate between levels. Shifts rotate every two weeks between first and second, with plans to include a third shift once staffing allows. The schedule will eventually shift to a 12-hour Lego Shift type, rotating days to nights.

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 Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.