**Job Title: Plant Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team in New Haven. This position involves inspecting, maintaining, and controlling process equipment, as well as performing mechanical maintenance throughout the water pollution control plant. You will work closely with experienced operators to become proficient in all departments within the New Haven facility. **Responsibilities** + Inspect and maintain process equipment. + Perform mechanical maintenance tasks such as greasing equipment, changing belts, and oil changes in gearboxes. + Handle receipt of supply shipments. + Maintain records of plant operations including hourly operating data, plant violations, and abnormal operating conditions. + Perform fire guard duty and confined space watch. + Conduct general housekeeping tasks to ensure the facility remains safe, clean, and efficient. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in fields like construction, automotive, or mechanical maintenance. + Reliable vehicle for transportation. + Ability to work varying shifts, including overtime, holidays, on-call duty, and emergency call-ins. + Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, including the ability to read a tape measure and use hand tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, technical data, work orders, and mechanical drawings in English. + Physical capacity to perform duties at heights up to 20 feet. + Proficiency in using industrial forklifts and man lifts. + Skill in operating hand and power tools. + Capability to lift up to 100 pounds and navigate all areas of the plant. **Work Environment** The facility operates 24/7/365, with shifts divided among operators. Candidates will initially work 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) or 3rd shift (11PM-7AM), with opportunities to move to 1st shift based on tenure. The schedule follows a 6-week block: working 4 days, off for 2 days, and repeating. Dress code requires neat work pants or jeans, t-shirts without rips, holes, or explicit language, and steel-toed work boots. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy a collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and advance your skills. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $24.04/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 New Haven,CT. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.