**Job Title: New Hire Utility** **Job Description** The New Hire Utility position is responsible for learning to operate equipment related to extrusion or tube mill processes and handling aluminum products. The role requires adherence to safe job practices, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements. **Responsibilities** + Operate, support, and move materials using lifting techniques and hoists. + Learn and participate in 'press team' operations within the aluminum extrusion department. + Ensure all quality objectives are met and assist operators with extrusion or casting equipment. + Report and review any unusual conditions to lead operator or supervisors. + Work collaboratively with team members and management to achieve daily production goals. + Adapt to working in a Union environment, with flexibility regarding shift movements and roles. **Essential Skills** + 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing processes, machine operation, or production support. + Familiarity with general labor, assembly line, and production line operations. + Experience with machine safety, quality control, and inspection processes. + Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other machinery. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn various roles within the department. + Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and up to 12-hour shifts, including weekends. + Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting weights over 15 lbs and up to 100 lbs with assistance. **Why Work Here?** The company values integrity and a strong work ethic, creating a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Employees benefit from best-in-class orientation and training, with opportunities for career advancement and skill development. The company offers competitive compensation, including incentive bonuses, annual pay increases, and excellent healthcare benefits. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.31 - $20.31/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 Feb 6, 2026. **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.