Reliability Technician Apprentice

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 classification 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 with IWS 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 $35.20 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