Job Title: Chemical Plant Technician

Job Description

This role involves ensuring the efficient and safe operation of a specialty chemicals plant. The technician will work with powdered chemicals used in polymer-making processes, specifically in plastics and waste water treatment plants.

ResponsibilitiesOperate plant machinery and equipment to maintain efficient operations.Work at elevated heights and move consistently between four levels of the facility.Open and close valves, monitor instrumentation panels, and report findings from gauges.Dump 10-kilo bags into containers and utilize basic math skills to track and monitor plant data.Operate forklifts and perform manual duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, and safety policies.Communicate with all levels of staff and management.Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools for maintenance.Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects and have some electrical experience for instrumentation.Essential SkillsExperience in machine operation, mechanical functions, and process manufacturing.Ability to perform repetitive tasks and remain stationary for extended periods.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely.Track record of perfect safety and no attendance issues.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious chemical experience is not required, open to experienced and trainable candidates.Background in manufacturing, ideally in process manufacturing.Experience in a heavy industrial role is ideal.Why Work Here?

The company values a small, family-like atmosphere while being part of a larger entity. Employees have access to a continued learning computer lab, multiple paid holidays, and the opportunity for low-cost massages onsite to promote health and safety.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a clean room that is air-conditioned, while the rest of the plant is not. The plant setup is multi-leveled, requiring physical fitness to navigate between stories. Workers are exposed to various chemicals, both hazardous and non-hazardous, with fluctuating temperatures, dust, noise, and toxic materials. The current schedule involves 8-hour shifts rotating every two weeks between the first and second shifts. In the future, the schedule will change to a rotating 12-hour shifts with a 3-day off weekend.

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 22, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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