Equipment Specialist

Altria Client Services LLC in; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 15 days

13 holidays

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks an Electrical Equipment Specialist to diagnose and fix electrical issues in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will support maintenance for packaging machinery, create alerts and docs, and help build technical capability across the team.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent experience, plus 5 years in electrical maintenance, with willingness to work A/B/C shifts as needed. Salary range is $80,800–$118,750 per year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ electrical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong familiarity with high-speed packaging equipment and maintenance docs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose packaging machinery for electrical issues.
• Write maintenance alerts and develop documentation.
• Train others and share process improvements to reduce losses.
• Support maintenance planning and project scheduling.

Skills

High-speed packaging

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation training

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

5 years electrical field experience

Tools

Electrical maintenance tools

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you seeking an opportunity to use your hands-on technical skills to diagnose and tackle real world problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Then we have an opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Electrical Equipment Specialist to join our Philip Morris USA team in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing electrical technical support to manufacturing operations in our Richmond production facility, assisting in capability building efforts to improve systems and processes and maximizing productivity across assets to drive out losses through Integrated Work Systems (IWS). The successful candidate will also serve as a technical resource for developing new solutions to meet our business objectives.

You must be willing to working any shift:

A-Shift (7:00am – 3:00pm)

B-Shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm)

C-Shift (11:00pm – 7:00am)

What you will be doing:

• Using specialized knowledge of packaging machinery and/or processes to analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory electrical maintenance personnel
• Writing maintenance alerts and developing specialized documentation.
• Building capability in others by providing formal and informal training, writing maintenance alerts and developing specialized documentation
• Analyzing data and applying problem solving techniques to facilitate design improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation, and equipment
• Contributing to the development of maintenance planning activities
• Contributing to the development of project schedules, estimates and resource plans
• Participating in technical meetings with OEMs to resolve issues with machinery
• Assisting in the development of and recommending spare parts lists for machinery and technical alternatives
• Assisting in the development and execution of test plans and evaluations
• Performing all job functions and activities in a safe manner

We want you to have:

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or minimum 5 years’ work experience in electrical technical field
• Strong familiarity with high-speed packaging equipment

Experience with GD, Focke, and/or Koeber equipment preferred

• Three to five years’ experience troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Strong familiarity with computer equipment and applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Familiarity with common tests, measurement, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to bend, crawl and climb to inspect equipment.
• Ability to manage demanding time constraints
• Ability to prioritize work based on current demands
• Willingness to work other shifts and/or weekend schedule as needed

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.