Machine Operator

Job Title: New Hire Utility Tube Mill OperationsJob DescriptionThe New Hire Utility role focuses on learning and performing a wide range of tasks that support tube mill operations in a metals manufacturing environment. You will start as a utility worker, gaining hands-on experience with equipment associated with extrusion and the tube mill, handling aluminum products, and supporting production teams. Over time, you will learn multiple departments, including machine operation, quality, packing, and inspection, and once you transition to a permanent role, you will move into a specific department with opportunities to bid into other areas as your career progresses. This position requires adherence to safe work practices, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements while working effectively in a union environment.Responsibilities

• Learn to operate equipment associated with the extrusion and tube mill processes and handle aluminum products safely and efficiently.
• Support tube mill operations by moving materials on and off machines using proper lifting techniques, hoists, and material handling equipment.
• Operate or assist operators with extrusion and casting equipment while ensuring all quality objectives and production standards are met.
• Report and review any unusual conditions or equipment issues with lead operators or supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Work collaboratively on a production team, interacting regularly with team members and management to achieve daily production goals.
• Follow all safe job practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements throughout all tasks and work areas.
• Perform machine operating, quality checks, packing, and inspection duties as part of learning all departments in the tube mill and extrusion environment.
• Support production and assembly line activities, including loading, packaging, and general production tasks as assigned.
• Conduct inspection and quality control activities, including quality checks and quality assurance tasks, to ensure products meet specifications.
• Use hand tools, press machines, and other manufacturing equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Assist with cleaning up grease, oil, and other hydraulic fluids that are part of the metals manufacturing process, ensuring work areas remain safe and orderly.
• Work within union guidelines, including adhering to shift movement, flexibility requirements, and job bidding processes, whether a union member or not.
• Maintain accurate verbal and written communication for documentation related to production, quality, and safety in the Utility role and throughout career progression.
• Demonstrate a can do attitude toward cross-training and learning new tasks and departments as needed.
• Perform frequent lifting of 1550 lbs and occasional assisted lifting up to 100 lbs, while stepping over obstacles, getting on and off machinery, and working around motorized equipment.
• Bend, push, and pull objects in excess of 15 lbs and pull objects up to 100 lbs as part of daily production and material handling duties.
• Adapt to working all three shifts (73, 311, 117) in the tube mill, including potential 1012 hour days and up to 6 days per week as required.
• Participate in best-in-class new hire orientation and ongoing training programs to build skills and prepare for advancement into higher-level roles.
• Comply fully with onboarding requirements, including all steps necessary to successfully complete the probationary period in line with union guidelines.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in manufacturing, general labor, production support, or a similar production environment.
• Experience in production or material handling, including loading, packaging, and general production tasks.
• Background in machine operation or assembly line work, with an understanding of process flow from raw materials through finished product.
• Ability to perform inspection, quality control, quality check, and quality assurance tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with machine operating and machine operation tasks, including press machines and other manufacturing equipment.
• Experience using hand tools in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Ability and interest to learn to operate a forklift if not already experienced.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn complex machinery, both modern robotic equipment and older industrial machines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Ability to work all three tube mill shifts (73, 311, 117) and adapt to rotating schedules as required.
• Capability to meet physical demands, including frequent lifting of 1550 lbs, occasional assisted lifting up to 100 lbs, stepping over obstacles, getting on and off machinery, and working around motorized equipment.
• Ability to bend, push, and pull objects over 15 lbs and pull objects up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work in a union environment and adhere to union-related guidelines on shift movement, flexibility, and job bidding.
• Comfort working in a heavy manufacturing environment with large, complex equipment and exposure to grease, oil, and hydraulic fluids.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience is preferred but not required, as long as there is a strong interest in learning.
• Previous experience in quality control, quality assurance, or inspection roles in manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment involving press machines, extrusion, casting, or tube mill operations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with tape measure use and basic measurement skills in production settings.
• Background in packaging, material handling, and general production tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability in previous roles.
• Comfort working around both new robotic equipment and older industrial machinery.
• Ability to embrace cross-training opportunities and progress through multiple departments over time.
• Openness to overtime, long shifts, and weekend work when required by production demands.
• Interest in long-term career development within a structured union environment with defined job bidding processes.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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