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Machine Operator
- Aerotek (Richmond, VA)
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Job Title: Utility Worker
Job Description
The Utility Worker position involves learning to operate equipment associated with extrusion or tube mill processes, handling aluminum products, and contributing to the production team. Successful candidates will start in a utility role and receive extensive training to operate, support, and move materials using lifting techniques and hoists.
Responsibilities
+ Operate and assist in the operation of extrusion or casting equipment.
+ Ensure all quality objectives are met and report unusual conditions to lead operators or supervisors.
+ Support the Tube Mill operations and work different shifts than the extrusion department.
+ Interact with team members and management to meet daily production goals.
+ Perform tasks such as machine operating, quality control, packing, and inspecting.
Essential Skills
+ 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or related fields.
+ Mechanical aptitude and machine operating experience.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Work Here?
Join a company with strong core values that welcomes veterans and values integrity and a strong work ethic. This environment fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring employees can grow and succeed. Benefit from best-in-class orientation and training, annual pay increases, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. Enjoy opportunities for overtime, vacation eligibility after 90 days, and a company-matched 401(k).
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 Feb 2, 2026.
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.
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