Production Mechanic (Fixer)

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 assessments. Click on the link to learn more: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing/srctopnav

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 $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 companys 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
• Much more

About Altria

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21. For decades, weve 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. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn.