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Job Title: New Hire Utility Operator

Job Description

As a New Hire Utility Operator, you will be responsible for learning to operate equipment associated with the extrusion or tube mill processes and handling aluminum products. You will start as a Utility employee, where you will receive training to operate, support, and move materials on and off machines using lifting techniques and hoists.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure all quality objectives are met, operate or assist operators in extrusion or casting equipment.

+ Report and review any unusual conditions to lead operators or supervisors.

+ Work collaboratively with team members and management to meet daily production goals.

+ Work in a Union environment and adhere to its terms, especially concerning shift movement and flexibility.

+ Start as a utility worker, learning all departments before moving to a specific department permanently.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanical aptitude and some machine operating experience.

+ Production or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Willingness to learn forklift operation if not already experienced.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with strong core values, welcoming veterans, and emphasizing integrity and a strong work ethic. You will have access to best-in-class new hire orientation and training, opportunities for additional job training, and incentives based on plant performance. Benefit from a company culture that values its people and offers annual pay increases, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k) matching.

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 Oct 24, 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.