**Job Title: Technician** **Job Description** Join our team as a Technician where you will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of our specialty chemicals plant. You will work with powdered chemicals used in the polymer making process, contributing to plastics and waste water treatment plants. This role involves working at elevated heights and consistently moving between four levels of the facility. **Responsibilities** + Ensure the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the chemicals plant, including utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse. + Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves, monitoring instrumentation panels, and reporting all findings from gauges. + Dump 10-kilo bags and larger into containers, utilize basic math skills, track and monitor plant data, and follow procedures. + Climb ladders, operate forklifts, and perform manual duties including lifting up to 50 lbs. + Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies. + Perform troubleshooting for minor maintenance defects and report issues as needed. + Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management. + Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools, and perform maintenance on equipment as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operation and mechanical functions. + Capability in troubleshooting mechanical equipment. + Proficiency in chemical or batch mixing processes. + Strong understanding of safety protocols and general production processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous chemical experience is not required; open to experienced and trainable candidates. + Track record of perfect safety and no attendance issues in previous roles. + Experience working in a heavy industrial environment is preferred. + Some electrical experience for instrumentation is advantageous. **Why Work Here?** Experience a family-like atmosphere in a smaller entity of a larger organization, where continued learning opportunities abound through access to a computer lab. Enjoy multiple paid holidays, even as a contract associate, and benefit from $5 massages for 30 minutes to promote health and safety. The company values the well-being of its employees, offering a supportive and nurturing environment. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a clean room that is air-conditioned, while the rest of the plant is not. Platforms have metal grading, and employees may be exposed to the elements when moving between buildings. The chemical plant is multi-leveled, requiring physical fitness to navigate four stories. Employees are involved in monitoring highly technical chemical processes, working with both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Exposure to dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable and toxic materials is part of the role. The current shift pattern involves rotating 8-hour shifts between the 1st and 2nd shifts every two weeks, with plans to introduce a third shift once fully staffed. A new Lego Shift schedule, 3 on, 2 off, and 2 on, is expected to start, rotating days to nights every two 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 Aug 6, 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.