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Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

Essential functions include the efficient operation of the specialty chemicals plant. Candidates will work with powdered chemicals used in the polymer-making process, which are utilized in plastics and waste water treatment plants.

Candidates must be able to work at elevated heights and move consistently between four levels of the facility. Initially, candidates will shadow other operators and document processes, performing only basic tasks independently. Once trained, this position is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the chemical plants, including utilities, bulk storage, and the warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating plant machinery and equipment, performing repetitive tasks, and remaining stationary for extended periods. This may involve opening and closing valves, monitoring instrumentation panels, and reporting findings from gauges. Candidates must be capable of dumping 10-kilo bags into containers, using basic math skills, tracking and monitoring plant data, and following procedures. Duties also include climbing ladders, operating forklifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Candidates must stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies. Daily movement around the premises and between buildings, often exposed to the elements and weather conditions, is required. Candidates are expected to perform independently on assignments and precisely follow verbal and written instructions. Effective communication with all levels of staff and management is essential.

A training period of 1-2 weeks is required before starting work. Candidates must pass a physical, fit test, and pulmonary function test. They must wear a full-face respirator or Tyvek hood, and a Tyvek suit for 3-4 hours each day, exercising caution to avoid skin contact with materials.

Candidates must be able to use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools, and perform equipment maintenance as needed. Troubleshooting for minor maintenance defects and some electrical experience for instrumentation is preferred.

Hard Skills

• Operating plant machinery and equipment

• Basic math skills

• Tracking and monitoring plant data

• Operating forklifts

• Using industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools

• Performing equipment maintenance

• Troubleshooting minor maintenance defects

• Electrical experience (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Ability to work at elevated heights

• Consistent movement between facility levels

• Effective communication with all levels of staff and management

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely

• Independence in performing assignments

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Work Environment

Clean Room is air-conditioned; however, the rest of the plant is not. The plant has multiple levels, requiring walking up and down stairs. The environment is highly technical, involving monitoring chemical processes and exposure to dry chemical materials. It is a typical chemical plant setting, working with various hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Candidates will be exposed to dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable and toxic materials. The position currently runs on 8-hour shifts, rotating every 2 weeks: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7, Monday-Friday.

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.