What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Mechanic position at Altria?
Real Challenge. Real Impact. Real Rewards.
Do you want to put your skills to work as a Machine Mechanic (Fixer) at our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Richmond, VA? Come join us at US Smokeless Tobacco 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.
You will be expected to perform a variety of machine and equipment repair and maintenance activities on different types of equipment.
Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are 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 work parts
- Performing routine preventive maintenance
- Responding to trouble calls
- Reading machine schematics or parts prints
- Reading machine and/or procedures manuals
- Operating equipment to ensure repairs have been made
Your required qualifications are:
- 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
- Must possess three (3) or more years of experience as a Machine Mechanic in a manufacturing/industrial environment or have equivalent verifiable military or technical school experience, high speed production/packaging environment preferred
- Possess journeyman mechanical credentials or relevant mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/military environments
- Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
- Passion and willingness to learn and grow
- Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment
- https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnav
Compensation:
The starting wage for these positions is $41.85 per hour with the opportunity to earn over $45.00 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.
Work Perks for You:
- Relocation benefits available
- Weekly pay schedule
- Climate controlled work setting
- On-site tools provided
- Paid on the job training to provide relevant skillset required for position in your first six months
- 12 Paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance on Day 1
- Performance Pay Plan of up to $4,000 annually
- Annual Bonus of up to $2,100 annually
- Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions also known as a 401K:
- If you contribute to the plan, you will eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to a 3% of compensation that you contribute, after just 90 days of service
- Eligible to receive an annual DPS contribution, after one year of service of 8-12% based on Company performance
- Company Supplemental Contribution: Eligible to receive an annual supplemental contribution from the Company of 5%, after one year of service
- Other Work-life Services includes: Free on-site gym and workout clothes, cafeteria and convenience store, scholarship programs, education refund program, employee assistance program, dependent care, and much more!
If this sounds like the right career for you, then go apply today!
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Salary : $2,100 - $5,250
