Overview

This is no small job – It’s a big opportunity

As a Co-op you’ll have the opportunity to help Philip Morris USA shape the future and deliver winning results in an exciting and dynamic time. During our paid Co-op program, you’ll experience on-the-job training, access to mentors, and educational opportunities.

You’ll be challenged and empowered to:

• Assist teams in identifying areas for improvement and developing/implementing solutions
• Analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory maintenance personnel 
• Participating in technical meetings to resolve problems or issues with machinery
• Identifying and recommending spare parts lists for machinery, technical alternatives, and design improvements

To qualify for the Mechanical Technical Support Manufacturing Co-op program, student applicants must be:

• 18 years or older
• Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Automation and Manufacturing Technology preferred
• Strong communicators with creative thinking skills and initiative

Co-op location will be in Richmond, VA.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not retain resumes submitted outside of our application process. To qualify for our internships, you must be eligible to work full time within the United States without sponsorship. Candidates must pass a drug-screen and background check prior to employment.

Company Overview
Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21 . Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.