Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Title: New Hire UtilityJob Description

The New Hire Utility role involves learning to operate equipment associated with the extrusion or tube mill processes and handling aluminum products. This position requires adherence to safe job practices, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.Responsibilities

Operate, support, and move materials on and off machines using lifting techniques and hoists.

Support tube mill operations and work a different shift than the extrusion department.

Ensure quality objectives are met and assist operators with extrusion or casting equipment.

Report and review unusual conditions with lead operators or supervisors.

Collaborate with team members and management to meet daily production goals.

Work in a Union environment and adhere to Union terms regarding shift movement and flexibility.

Begin as a utility worker and learn various departments before transitioning into a specific department.Essential Skills

1-2 years of manufacturing experience.

Familiarity with machine operation and assembly line processes.

Experience in production support, material handling, and quality control.

Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting weights of 15-50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally with assistance.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude and machine operation experience preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to learn forklift operation and participate in cross-training.

Flexibility to work all three shifts as required by Tube Mill operations.Why Work Here?

The organization values integrity and a strong work ethic, welcoming veterans and promoting a culture of excellence. Employees enjoy best-in-class training, opportunities for additional job training to increase wages, and monthly incentive bonuses based on plant performance. The company offers annual pay increases, a 401(k) match, low-cost medical coverage, company-paid dental and vision benefits, and vacation eligibility after 90 days. Overtime opportunities and PPE are provided.Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled and can be loud due to machinery, but it is spacious. Summers are hot despite air flow and cooling fans, and the facility is heated in winter. Tube Mill hours involve long days with standard shifts of 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7, and potential work up to 10-12 hours, six days a week. Employees work around grease, oil, and hydraulic fluids, essential for machine operation.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 Apr 10, 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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.