Maintenance Mechanic

Real Challenge. Real Impact. Real Rewards.

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.

• 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

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.

• Relocation benefits
• 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 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!

• 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).