Automation and PLC Instrumentation Electrician

100Hires, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Weekly pay

Relocation benefit

Education reimbursement

401k match

Profit-sharing

Paid holidays

On-site fitness center

Scholarship program

Job summary

Philip Morris USA in Richmond, VA is seeking an Automation and PLC Instrumentation Electrician to own the repair, diagnosis, and upgrades of production and packaging systems on cutting-edge lines.

The role offers starting pay of $44/hour with a path to $51.76/hour after 120 days, plus shift differentials. Day 1 benefits include health, vision, and dental, weekly pay, relocation support, and opportunities for incentive-based pay and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Preferred: apprenticeship, technical school, equivalent military technical training, industrial technology degree, or journeyman’s card.
• Able to work any shift and support overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Consistent, dependable attendance.
• Growth mindset with a drive to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production and packaging systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades on electronic control systems; drive process improvements.
• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild assemblies to meet specs and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues, propose alternatives, and implement practical solutions.
• Contribute to factory-wide initiatives that elevate quality, safety, and throughput.

Skills

Industrial experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & instrumentation

Maintenance practices

Education

Apprenticeship / technical training

Job description

Build, fix, optimize—on cutting-edge manufacturing linesPhilip Morris USA is hiring an Automation and PLC Instrumentation Electrician for our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Richmond, VA. If you thrive on diagnosing controls, improving reliability, and keeping packaging machinery humming, this is your platform to make an impact.Why this roleHands-on ownership of production and packaging equipment.Opportunities to improve processes and implement upgrades.Collaborative, team-based environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity.Key responsibilitiesInstall, maintain, and repair complex production and packaging systems.Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades on electronic control systems; actively drive process improvements with your team.Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild assemblies to meet specifications and production requirements.Troubleshoot issues, propose alternatives, and implement practical solutions.Contribute to factory-wide initiatives that elevate quality, safety, and throughput.Compensation$44.00/hour starting pay with a path to $51.76/hour after 120 days.Shift differential: $0.40/hour for B-shift and $0.48/hour for C-shift.Additional compensation may be available through our manufacturing incentive program.QualificationsExperience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.Preferred: apprenticeship, technical school, equivalent military technical training, industrial technology degree, or journeyman’s card.Able to work any shift and support overtime, weekends, and holidays.Consistent, dependable attendance.Growth mindset with a drive to learn and contribute.Perks and programs (Day 1 coverage)Health, vision, and dental insurance starting Day 1.Weekly pay schedule and relocation benefit.Performance pay plan up to $4,000 annually and an annual bonus up to $2,400.15 paid holidays annually, plus paid vacation and holidays.Education Reimbursement Program up to $10,000 annually.Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions (401k-type): company match dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of eligible pay for match-eligible employees.Annual profit-sharing contribution of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible pay based on the company’s annual growth in earnings per share, plus an additional 5% supplemental contribution for match-eligible employees.Vesting: personal and matching contributions are 100% vested immediately; a one-year vesting period applies to profit-sharing and supplemental contributions for newly hired employees.Extras: free on-site fitness center and workout clothes, cafeteria and convenience store, service awards, dependent care FSA, scholarship program, EAP, and more.AssessmentsCandidate must successfully complete the required assessment(s). Click on the link to learn more: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnavComplianceYou are at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the U.S.