Machine Mechanic

Do you want to put your skills to work as a Machine Mechanic 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.

This one comes with great benefits to include health, vision, dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment, paid vacation and holidays, annual bonus, tuition reimbursement, deferred profit‑sharing contributions (401k), a $44.00 an hour starting wage, and much more!

You must be willing to work B Shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm) or C Shift (10:30 pm - 6:30 am)

• 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

• 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 is an essential function of the job
• Passion and willingness to learn and grow

Candidates must successfully complete the required assessment(s). Click on the link to learn more:

The starting wage for this position is $44.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn $51.79 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 available
• 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 $1,800 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 include: free on-site gym and workout clothes, cafeteria and convenience store, scholarship programs, education refund program, employee assistance program, dependent care, and much more!