Production Mechanic; Fixer

Job Overview

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.

• Repairing machinery and equipment
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
• Working with hand and power tools
• Using 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 verify repairs
• Collaborating with team members to solve problems

The starting wage is $44.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn $51.76 per hour after 120 days. Shift differential payments are $0.40 per hour for B‑shift and $0.48 per hour for C‑shift. Additional compensation may be available through the manufacturing incentive program.

• 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 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.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and 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 (401(k) type):
  • 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 the DPS Plan Account. There is 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 more.

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 n us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.