Chemical Operator

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Chemical Operator 20-27/hr Job Description

As a Chemical Operator, you will play a vital role in overseeing chemical reactions and monitoring equipment to ensure product quality. Assigned typically to the 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am), you will collaborate with supervisors and team members to maintain operational parameters, draw samples for laboratory analysis, and keep detailed production logs.

• Observe chemical reactions and monitor equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Adjust operations based on instructions from supervisors or control laboratories.
• Maintain prescribed operational parameters and ensure product quality.
• Draw product samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain detailed production logs.

• Understanding of chemical processes and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in operating reactors, mixers, pumps, valves, and other plant machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical reactions, batching, and formulation techniques.

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Adaptability and physical stamina.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous chemical processing or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Union membership required after 30 days of employment.

Join a company with a great culture that offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan with company match. Enjoy opportunities for career progression, tuition reimbursement, access to a workout facility, and eligibility for performance bonuses. Experience a supportive work environment with high ratings in work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Work in a privately held company founded in 1935, known for its Titebond® brand. The company values work-life balance and offers vacation and holiday pay, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and short-term disability income replacement benefits. Enjoy a comforting work environment with a large number of long-tenured employees and active management involvement.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $53,643.20 - $53,643.20/yr.

Enjoy Great Benefits Including:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site fitness center staffed by trainers
• Company paid short term disability
• 401(k) with matching
• 529 savings matching
• Tuition assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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 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.