Production Mechanic (Fixer)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
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!