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Job Title: Chemical Plant Technician

Job Description

This role involves the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant, working primarily with powdered chemicals used in polymer production. The position requires the ability to work at elevated heights and involves consistent movement between four levels of the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the plant, including utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse.

+ Operate plant machinery and equipment, performing repetitive tasks and maintaining stationary positions for extended periods.

+ Open and close valves, monitor instrumentation panels, and report findings from gauges.

+ Dump 10-kilo bags into containers, utilize basic math skills, and track and monitor plant data according to procedures.

+ Climb ladders and operate forklifts while performing manual duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

+ Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, and safety policies.

+ Move about the premises, often exposed to elements and weather conditions.

+ Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

+ Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools to perform maintenance as needed.

+ Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects, with some electrical experience preferred.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in machine operation, measurement, and mechanical functions.

+ Experience in chemical or batch mixing and processing.

+ Capability in troubleshooting and handling mechanical equipment.

+ Familiarity with safety protocols and general production processes.

+ Ability to perform heavy lifting and general labor tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous chemical experience is not required; open to trainable candidates.

+ Manufacturing background, ideally in process manufacturing.

+ Perfect safety track record and no attendance issues in previous roles.

+ Experience in a heavy industrial role is preferred.

+ Ability to wear a respirator and work in environments where one is used.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a family-like atmosphere within a small entity, benefit from continued learning opportunities through a computer lab, and take advantage of multiple paid holidays. The company values health and safety, offering on-site massages to promote well-being.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a multi-level chemical plant with various physical demands, such as climbing four stories and exposure to elements when moving between buildings. Employees will work in a clean room and other areas with metal grading. The role involves exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and potentially flammable and toxic materials. Shifts currently run for 8 hours, rotating every 2 weeks between 1st and 2nd shifts. An upcoming shift schedule change will introduce a 3-on, 2-off, 2-on pattern with 12-hour shifts, rotating days to nights every 2 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 Oct 28, 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.