**Job Title: Chemical Plant Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Technician to ensure the efficient operation of our specialty chemicals plant. You will work with powdered chemicals in the polymer-making process, used in plastics and waste water treatment plants. This role requires working at elevated heights across four levels of the facility and involves operating plant machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves and monitoring instrumentation panels. + Dump 10-kilo bags and larger into containers and monitor plant data using basic math skills. + Perform repetitive tasks and remain in a stationary position for extended periods. + Climb ladders and operate forklifts, performing manual duties including lifting up to 50 lbs. + Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies. + Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management, and follow both verbal and written instructions. + Perform maintenance on equipment as needed, using forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools. + Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects, with some electrical experience preferred for instrumentation. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operation, mechanical functions, and process manufacturing. + Ability to handle chemical processing, mixing, batching, and calibration. + Experience with blending, chemical handling, and general production tasks. + Capability to perform heavy lifting, inspection, sealing, and general labor tasks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous chemical experience is not required; we welcome trainable candidates. + Manufacturing experience is essential, ideally in process manufacturing. + Candidates should have a perfect safety record and no attendance issues. + Experience in a heavy industrial role is preferred. **Why Work Here?** Our company values a family-like atmosphere while providing opportunities for continued learning through a dedicated computer lab. We offer multiple paid holidays, even for contract associates, and prioritize health and safety with benefits such as $5 massages from an onsite therapist. **Work Environment** The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with clean rooms that are air-conditioned, though the rest of the plant is not. Employees will work across four levels, exposed to elements between buildings. The role involves exposure to dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. We currently run 8-hour shifts rotating every 2 weeks between the first and second shifts. A future shift schedule will include a 12-hour Lego Shift, rotating between days and nights every 2 weeks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.