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Job Title: DCS Operator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a DCS Operator, where you will be integral in managing production processes from a control room environment. This role involves sitting at a desk, monitoring computer screens that control chemical, water, and raw material processes for production.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor and operate DCS loops to actively manage critical process and equipment control.

+ Support plant performance by optimizing processes and maintaining production stability.

+ Ensure safety and compliance by adhering to safety protocols and operational guidelines.

+ Troubleshoot and respond to alarms, addressing issues as they arise.

+ Identify and troubleshoot process deviations quickly and effectively.

+ Regulate and control multiple process variables to ensure safe and reliable operations.

+ Serve as first-line incident control during emergencies and coordinate shutdowns with field operators.

+ Communicate process changes, problems, and incidents to supervisors and field operators.

+ Record operating data, compile reports, and maintain logbooks for shift handovers.

Essential Skills

+ Prior experience as a DCS Operator.

+ Experience with controls for valves, pressure, boilers, chemicals, water, and production.

+ Solid understanding of process control, instrumentation, and plant operations.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Physical ability to perform manual tasks and work rotating shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with specific DCS platforms.

+ Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a newer start-up with opportunities for growth, advancement, and increased responsibility. Enjoy being part of a supportive team in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

Work in an industrial manufacturing plant with a 2,2,3 shift schedule. Initial training occurs during the day, followed by a transition to night shifts. Opportunities for overtime (8-36 hours per month) are available. The plant is equipped with presses, blend tanks, agitators, servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and refiners. Operators will spend much of their time seated in a control room, monitoring and controlling production processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vonore, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/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 Vonore,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.