Maintenance Technician

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REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Winston‑Sel­am, NC. The role performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and facility structures to facilitate the production of the highest quality products in the safest, most efficient, and cost‑effective manner.

• Performs planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and overhaul duties for emergency breakdowns on operational equipment.
• Assists in planning and implementation of maintenance initiatives for equipment and facilities.
• Calculate the proper amount and type of materials needed to complete the job.
• Maintain proper operation of the equipment, machinery or facility structure.
• Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
• Follow Company Safety Rules.
• Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.
• Understand responsibilities for compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• Complete EHS‑required training and follow operational procedures.
• Immediately report all injuries and illnesses.
• Participate in EHS programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers).

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prefer 3 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic mathematical skills with knowledge of metric and standard tools and conversions; use of calipers and other precision measuring devices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, proactivity and effective follow‑through.
• Experience with tobacco packaging and processing equipment.
• Computer navigation and experience with SAP.
• Industrial Vehicle Operation experience.
• Ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at heights to 35 feet.
• Applied Math Level 4, Workplace Documents Level 4, Graphic Literacy Level 4, Workplace Observation Level 2.

• 401(k) plan: opportunity to save on pre‑ and post‑tax basis up to 50% of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100% of employee pre‑tax/Roth contributions up to six percent.
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health‑and‑welfare‑benefits package (including medical, dental, vision and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high‑deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care allowing pre‑tax dollars for qualified expenses.
• On‑site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations.
• Employee assistance program offering up to 8 free counselling sessions per issue, each calendar year for employees and dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1× annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2× annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates (employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy‑up, and auto & home insurance).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to double donations to qualifying charities.
• Healthcare concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Paid Leave:
• Sick and Personal Time (up to 6 days).
• Vacation (15 days, pro‑rated during first year of service).
• Holidays (nine company‑recognized and two annual personal holidays).
• Paid Parental Leave and temporary reduced work schedule.
• Funeral Leave.
• Short‑Term Disability Leave.
• Long‑Term Disability Leave.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Military Leave.
• Released Time for Children’s Education.
• Community Outreach Leave.
• Other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at .