Mechanical/Fixer Skilled Apprenticeship
Full Time
Richmond, VA 23234
$32.62 an hour
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Upon successful completion of a 4-year apprenticeship, candidates will receive a Journeyman’s card in the Manufacturing Maintenance Fixer classifications and an applied science associate’s degree in technical studies from Brightpoint Community College. During the course of the program, apprentices will be expected to work OJT on their assigned shift and attend classes at Brightpoint Community College during non-work hours in order to satisfy the educational requirements of the program. All educational expenses will be provided as part of the program. Apprentices will learn process control, electrical techniques and general work processes of the manufacturing environment.
Successful workers will be able to demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, will work effectively in a high output, multi-craft manufacturing environment, and maintain satisfactory academic performance and attendance throughout the program. They will be expected to participate in cross-functional teams to identify problems and opportunities, and to develop and implement solutions.
For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, experienced and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment. Qualified candidates will:
Our benefits are outstanding and include:
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. 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 at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
We are currently seeking candidates to join us at our Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA to participate in a
Mechanical skilled Apprenticeship Program.
Upon successful completion of a 4-year apprenticeship, candidates will receive a Journeyman’s card in the Manufacturing Maintenance Fixer classifications and an applied science associate’s degree in technical studies from Brightpoint Community College. During the course of the program, apprentices will be expected to work OJT on their assigned shift and attend classes at Brightpoint Community College during non-work hours in order to satisfy the educational requirements of the program. All educational expenses will be provided as part of the program. Apprentices will learn process control, electrical techniques and general work processes of the manufacturing environment.
Successful workers will be able to demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, will work effectively in a high output, multi-craft manufacturing environment, and maintain satisfactory academic performance and attendance throughout the program. They will be expected to participate in cross-functional teams to identify problems and opportunities, and to develop and implement solutions.
For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, experienced and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment. Qualified candidates will:
- Be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for Philip Morris USA.
- During the course of the program be willing to work any assigned shift, attend classroom training outside of work hours, and work overtime when needed for approximately 4 years.
- At the completion of the program be willing to work on any shift and to work overtime, weekends and holidays on a regular basis.
- Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience/instruction related to the Mechanical Maintenance field to include military, technical and vocational training.
- Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
The starting wage for these positions is $32.62 per hour and additional compensation may be available through our manufacturing incentive program.
Our benefits are outstanding and include:
- Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance
- You can participate in our Healthy Connections program and be eligible to receive health promotion incentives
- 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.
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Other Work-life Services includes: On-site Fitness Center, Service Awards, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Scholarship Program, and Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. 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 at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
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