Reliability Maintenance Technician — Production Systems

100Hires, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris USA in Richmond, VA is hiring a Reliability Maintenance Technician to safeguard uptime and quality across our production operations. If you’ve thrived as a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, or Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll feel right at home—and challenged.

We offer comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Ready to contribute to a high‑reliability operation?

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and for the Altria family of companies.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Journeyman credentials or relevant mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Must complete required assessments.

Responsibilities

• Repair and restore production machinery and support equipment.
• Diagnose faults and use hand/power tools to fix issues.
• Rebuild subassemblies and components; replace worn parts.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and urgent reactive work.
• Interpret machine schematics, prints and procedures.
• Operate equipment to verify repairs meet performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with teammates to improve reliability.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Education

Journeyman credentials

Mechanical maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Schematic references

Job description

Keep complex manufacturing running—every shift, every linePhilip Morris USA in Richmond, VA is hiring a Reliability Maintenance Technician to safeguard uptime and quality across our production operations. If you’ve thrived as a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, or Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll feel right at home—and challenged.Why this roleImmediate impact: Your troubleshooting prevents downtime and protects product qualityHands‑on variety: From precision measurement to full subassembly rebuildsGrowth path: Learn, contribute, and advance with comprehensive support and benefitsWhat you’ll doRepair and restore production machinery and support equipmentDiagnose faults; use hand/power tools and measuring instruments to execute precise fixesRebuild subassemblies and components; change out worn or defective partsPerform both scheduled preventive maintenance and urgent reactive workRead and apply machine schematics, parts prints, and procedure manualsOperate equipment to verify that repairs meet performance and safety expectationsCollaborate with teammates to solve problems and improve reliabilityThis is not a complete list of tasks and responsibilities.Pay and incentives$44.00 per hour starting rateEligible to earn $51.76 per hour after 120 daysShift differentials: $0.40/hour (B‑shift) and $0.48/hour (C‑shift)Additional compensation potential via our manufacturing incentive programWhat you bring18+ years of ageBe eligible to work in the U.S. and for the Altria family of companiesAvailable for any shift; willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidaysJourneyman mechanical credentials or relevant mechanical maintenance experience (manufacturing or military)Consistently reliable attendanceDrive to learn, grow, and tackle new challengesCandidates must successfully complete the required assessment(s). Learn more here: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnavBenefits and programs (Day 1 coverage)Weekly payMedical, vision, and dental insurance starting Day 1Performance pay plan up to $4,000 per yearAnnual bonus up to $2,40015 paid holidays annuallyPaid vacation and holidaysEducation Reimbursement up to $10,000 per yearDeferred Profit‑Sharing (401k‑type):Company matches dollar‑for‑dollar up to 3% of eligible pay (if match‑eligible)Annual company profit‑sharing of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible pay, based on EPS growthAdditional 5% supplemental contribution annually (if match‑eligible)100% vesting in personal and matching contributions; one‑year vesting for profit‑sharing and supplemental company contributions for newly hired employeesWork‑life advantages: free on‑site fitness center (with workout clothes), cafeteria and convenience store, service awards, dependent care FSA, scholarship program, employee assistance program, and moreReady to be the go‑to problem solver that keeps production moving in Richmond? Apply today.