Maintenance Mechanic

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Dental insurance

Shift differential

Performance pay plan

Annual bonus

Paid holidays

Vacation

Education reimbursement

401K profit sharing

Annual supplemental contributions

On-site fitness center

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for our Richmond, VA manufacturing center to ensure smooth plant operation and high-quality production. You will repair machinery, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance in an industrial setting.

The role offers a starting wage of $44.00 per hour with potential to earn up to $51.76 after 120 days, plus shift differentials and incentive programs. Comprehensive benefits and retirement options are included.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Minimum of 5 years journeyman level experience in Millwright, Machinist, or Certified Welder.
• High school diploma or GED plus completion of an apprentice program or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Repairing machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Using hand and power tools.
• Reading machine schematics and parts prints.
• Performing preventive maintenance.

Skills

Journeyman

Machinist

Welder

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice program

Job description

Do you want to put your skills to work as a Maintenance Mechanic at our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Richmond, VA? Come join us at Philip Morris USA where you will play a vital role in making sure that our production facility is running smoothly so we can continue to do what we do best – manufacture highest quality products.

This one comes with great benefits and a $44.00 an hour starting wage.

Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Repairing machinery and equipment
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
• Working with hand and power tools
• Working with measuring and alignment tools
• Rebuilding various machinery subassemblies and components, such as pumps
• Identifying and replacing faulty work parts
• Performing routine preventive maintenance
• Reading machine schematics or parts prints
• Reading machine and/or procedures manuals
• Participating in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions

For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, creative, experienced and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment.

Compensation:

The starting wage for this position is $44.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn $51.76 an hour after 120 days. You will be eligible for a shift differential payment of $0.40 per hour for working B-shift and $0.48 per hour working C-shift. Also, additional compensation may be available to you through our manufacturing incentive program.

Work Perks for You:

• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• Performance pay plan of up to $4,000 annually
• Annual bonus of up to $1,800 annually
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions (type of 401K):
  • If you are a match-eligible employee, the company matches your personal contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay
  • The company provides an annual profit-sharing contribution of 8, 10 or 12% of your eligible pay, based on the company’s annual growth in earnings per share.
  • If you are a match-eligible employee, the company provides an additional annual 5% supplemental contribution.
  • You are always 100% vested in your personal and matching contributions within DPS Plan Account. There will be a one-year vesting period for the profit-sharing and supplemental company contributions for newly hired employees.
• Other Work-life Services includes: Free on-site fitness center and workout clothes, cafeteria and convenience store, service awards, dependent care flexible spending account, scholarship program, employee assistance program, and much more!

Required Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for Philip Morris USA
• Be willing to work on any shift and to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working at a Journeyman level in one or more of the following trades or crafts: Millwright, Machinist, Certified Welder
• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) as well as completion of a recognized apprentice program or equivalent military experience
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Passion and willingness to learn and grow

Candidate must successfully complete the required assessment(s).

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.