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Machine** **Operator

**Location:** North Chesterfield, Virginia

**Employment Type:** Contract to Hire

**Pay & Benefits:** Competitive hourly rate, annual pay increases, company-matched 401(k), low-cost medical insurance, and company-paid dental and vision coverage

Position Summary

We are seeking **dedicated Utility Operators** to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be trained to operate equipment associated with extrusion and tube mill processes, handle aluminum products, and support various departments across the facility. This is a hands-on position ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic, offering excellent growth potential and comprehensive training.

Key Responsibilities

+ Operate and assist with extrusion and casting equipment

+ Support tube mill operations across multiple shifts

+ Perform machine operation, quality checks, packing, and inspection tasks

+ Rotate through departments to gain cross-functional experience before specializing

+ Monitor equipment and report any unusual conditions to lead operators or supervisors

+ Adhere to all safety protocols and union guidelines regarding shift flexibility

+ Lift and move materials using proper lifting techniques and hoists

+ Maintain productivity and collaborate with team members to meet daily goals

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ 1–2 years of experience in general labor, production support, or manufacturing

+ Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machine operation

+ Experience with hand tools, assembly, packaging, and quality control

+ Ability to lift 15–50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally (with assistance)

+ Willingness to work all three shifts as required by tube mill operations

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to learn forklift operations

Work Environment

+ Non-climate-controlled facility with exposure to loud machinery

+ Tube mill operations run 10 12-hour shifts, 6–7 days per week, with one weekend off per month

+ Work involves exposure to grease, oil, hydraulic fluids, and both robotic and legacy equipment

+ Flexibility is required due to union agreements governing shift assignments

Why Join Us?

+ **Supportive Culture:** Work in a company that values integrity, teamwork, and strong work ethics

+ **Career Growth:** Best-in-class orientation and training with opportunities for advancement

+ **Comprehensive Benefits:** Competitive pay, annual raises, 401(k) match, and full medical/dental/vision coverage

+ **Employee Well-being:** Focused on safety and personal development in a collaborative environment

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 Nov 18, 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.