Production Technician - Loader Operator
Amrize · Chester, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Amrize (industrial) in Chester, VA.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $68k–$88k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 85%
- 5S 24%
- SAP 21%
- ✓ EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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About the role
This position will work in various areas using various industrial equipment to provide a smooth and safe operation. Position works on a rotating shift schedule.
Education: High school diploma/GED
Required Work Experience: 2 - 4 years industrial experience, preferred loader operator experience
Required Technical Skills: Basic computer skills
Travel
Requirements
Less than 10%
Additional
Requirements
- ✓High degree of safety awareness
- ✓OSHA 10 required
- ✓Ability to learn, team player and strong communication/interpersonal skills
- ✓Energy – consistently maintain high level of productivity
- ✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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Location: Geocycle Chesterfield VA
Job Req ID: 17643
Join our amazing team and contribute as a
Production Technician - Loader Operator
What you'll accomplish
- •Successfully and safely run various equipment to contribute to operation by moving and loading material.
- •Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What we offer
- •Competitive salary
- •Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- •Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- •Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- •Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- •Paid time off & paid holidays
- •Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- •Educational Assistance Program
- •Dress for your day
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.