Plant Operator Job at Aerotek, Fort Lee, VA

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  • Aerotek
  • Fort Lee, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Operator
Job Description

Join a dynamic mining company that specializes in extracting minerals from the ground, creating large quarries, and restoring the land. You will work at one of two locations in Stony Creek, facilities that resemble chemical manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

  • Record downtime and instrument readings.
  • Observe slurry volume entering concentrator circuits and control mining unit and feed rates.
  • Assist in service line relocation, tails line installation, and mining unit relocation.
  • Maintain metallurgical circuits to ensure product quality.
  • Start up and shut down all circuits and equipment in the mining area.
  • Operate heavy equipment, ideally with forklift experience.
  • Perform minor maintenance repairs and obtain concentrate samples.
  • Conduct basic housekeeping using water hoses and pressure washers.
  • Assist Engineering and Mining Production on maintenance repair days.
  • Follow safety rules and report any violations to the Mining Team Leader.
Essential Skills
  • 2-3 years of experience in blueprint reading, machine operation, and chemical or similar field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in heavy industry or outside work.
  • Ability to operate and drive motor vehicles with a valid driver's license.
  • Proficiency in technical, equipment, and work-related training provided by ASM.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with plant equipment and operations.
  • Mechanically inclined with the ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to handle and move service lines to the Mining Unit.
  • Strong understanding of process flow and PLC controls.
Why Work Here?

This is a direct hire opportunity with long-term placements. The facility has a strong relationship with the local community and offers a unique chance to contribute to land restoration projects. The supportive work culture emphasizes training and development, ensuring you grow in your role.

Work Environment

The role involves working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be exposed to extreme temperatures, excessive noise, and dust. Physical demands include moderate lifting, climbing ladders, and working on scaffolding. The environment requires excellent color vision and depth perception. Collaboration with others in a team setting is essential, as is working in a radiological area where minerals emit low levels of radiation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Petersburg, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $56160.00/yr.

Will get a copy from Management
Eligible to sign up immediately for Medical, Dental, Vision etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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.

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.

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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation,

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