Job Description

Are you a skilled mechanic looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are seeking skilled mechanics who are eager for a rewarding career opportunity. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience working as a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, or Equipment Maintenance Mechanic.

Join our Philip Morris USA manufacturing team in Richmond, Virginia and become a valued member of a company committed to your growth and success. As a Production Mechanic (Fixer), you will play a crucial role in ensuring our equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to a competitive starting wage of $44.00 per hour, we offer outstanding benefits designed to support you and your family.

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

• Repairing machinery and equipment
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
• Working with hand and power tools
• Working with measuring tools
• Rebuilding various machinery subassemblies and components
• Identifying and replacing faulty or worn parts
• Performing routine preventive maintenance
• Performing reactive maintenance
• Reading machine schematics or parts prints
• Reading machine and/or procedures manuals
• Operating equipment to ensure repairs have been made
• Working effectively with team members, and working with others to solve problems

This list may not include all required activities.

**Compensation: **

The starting wage for these positions 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 through our manufacturing incentive program.

**Required Qualifications: **

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. and for the Altria family of companies
• Be available to work any shift, and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• Possess journeyman mechanical credentials or relevant mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/military environments
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Passion and willingness to learn and grow

Candidates 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=topnav

**Work Perks for You: **

• Weekly pay schedule

• 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 $2,400 annually

• 15 paid holidays annually

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $10,000 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 include 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!