Plastic Injection Mold Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

If you’re looking for a steady, well‑paying machine‑operator job with weekly pay, hands‑on work, and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, this role offers long‑term stability, training, and room to grow. Candidates with mechanical aptitude, production experience, or any machine‑operator experience are encouraged to apply.

You’ll help run the blow‑mold machines that make plastic milk jugs — keeping equipment clean, making adjustments, and performing simple quality checks. This is an active, fast‑paced job where you’ll stay busy and learn valuable mechanical skills.

• Machine operation — Set up, adjust, clean, and operate blow‑mold equipment
• Quality checks — Perform hourly weight checks and record bottle weights
• Machine adjustments — Make heat, weight, and tooling changes to stay within spec
• Line monitoring — Watch the Alpine system, clear jams, and call for material
• Bailer operation — Run the bailer and manage bales when full
• Maintenance support — Report issues and assist maintenance when needed
• Safety & GMP — Follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Documentation — Complete logs, paperwork, and keep your area clean

• Machine experience — Blow mold, injection mold, or general machine‑operator background
• Mechanical aptitude — Comfortable making adjustments and unclogging lines
• Detail‑oriented — Strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Basic math — Needed for weight checks and machine setup
• Reliable & fast‑paced — Shows up consistently and works well on a busy line

Even if you’ve only worked with machines for a short time, or in related roles like production, assembly, or warehouse equipment operation, you’re encouraged to apply.

• $22.00–$23.50/hr (based on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Full‑time, Monday–Friday — weekends off
• Stable, long‑term role with advancement opportunities
• Full health, dental, vision, and 401(k) upon permanent hire

• Refrigerated production area
• Exposure to dairy and common allergens (milk, eggs, nuts)

This is a Contract position based out of Hampton, VA.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.