Altria Group, Inc

Senior Equipment Specialist

Altria Group, Inc$91K — $132K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Strong familiarity with high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Minimum five years of experience in the relevant field.
  • Experience in troubleshooting packaging equipment for three to five years.
  • Proficient in computer applications including spreadsheets and maintenance management systems.
  • Knowledge of common test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical training and support to mechanical maintenance staff.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems to improve performance.
  • Lead and conduct formal training classes on mechanical systems.
  • Recommend spare parts and design improvements for packaging equipment.
  • Offer technical support for testing plans and evaluations.
  • Contribute to project schedules and resource planning.
  • Engage in technical discussions with OEMs for problem resolution.

Benefits

  • On-site work model in Richmond, VA.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Equipment Specialist

Req Id: 3141

Work Model: On-Site

Company: Philip Morris USA

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Mechanical Senior Equipment Specialist to join our Philip Morris USA team in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing maintenance technical support and training to manufacturing operations to meet business objectives.

You are open to working any shift

What you will be doing:

  • Using specialized knowledge of packaging machinery or processes to improve the performance of mechanical maintenance personnel by providing formal and informal training, writing maintenance alerts, and developing specialized documentation.
  • Applying broad machinery or process knowledge and technology to analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory mechanical maintenance personnel.
  • Lead formal Mechanical training classes.
  • Identifying and recommending spare parts lists for packaging equipment, technical alternatives, and design improvements.
  • Providing technical support to test plans and evaluations.
  • Contributing to the development of project schedules, estimates, and resource plans.
  • Participating in technical meetings with OEMs to resolve problems or issues with machinery.
  • Analyzing data for applying problem solving techniques to develop and implement improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation and/or equipment.
  • Providing technical support to Natural Work Teams and other problem-solving teams/initiatives.


What we want you to have:

  • Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or work experience in technical field preferred.
  • Strong familiarity with high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Experience with GD packing equipment preferred and at least five years of experience working in area of expertise.
  • Three to five years' experience troubleshooting packaging equipment.
  • Strong familiarity with computer equipment and applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Familiarity with common test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Must be able to bend, crawl and climb to inspect equipment.
  • Must be able to manage demanding time constraints.
  • Must be willing to work backshift


The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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