Overview:
We are currently seeking candidates to join us at our Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA to participate in an
Electrical Skilled Apprenticeship Program.
Upon successful completion of a 4 year apprenticeship, candidates will receive a Journeyman’s card in the Instrument Electrician classifications and an applied science associate’s degree in technical studies from John Tyler Community College. During the course of the program, apprentices will be expected to work on the job training on their assigned shift and attend classes at John Tyler 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.
Specific Skills
For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, experienced and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment. Qualified candidates will:
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Be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for Philip Morris USA.
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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.
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At the completion of the program be willing to work on any shift and to work overtime, weekends and holidays on a regular basis.
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Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience/instruction related to the electrical field to include military, technical and vocational training.
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Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Compensation
The starting wage for this position is $28.56.
Our benefits are outstanding and include:
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Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance
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You can participate in our Healthy Connections program and be eligible to receive health promotion incentives
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Deferred Profit Sharing Contributions (type of 401K):
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If you contribute to the plan, you will eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to a 3% of compensation that you contribute, after just 90 days of service
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Eligible to receive an annual DPS contribution, after one year of service of 8-12% based on Company performance
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Company Supplemental Contribution: Eligible to receive an annual supplemental contribution from the Company of 5%, after one year of service
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Paid vacation and holidays
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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 Group is a FORTUNE 200 company that leads the premier tobacco companies in the United States. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Altria Group holds diversified positions across tobacco, alcohol, and
cannabis. Our tobacco companies include some of the most enduring names in American business: Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton, and Nat Sherman. We have 35 percent ownership of JUUL Labs, Inc., the nation’s leading e-vapor company. And we have an 80% interest in Helix Innovations, which manufactures and markets on!, an oral tobacco-derived nicotine pouch product. We complement our total tobacco business with our ownership of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and our significant equity investment in Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer. Altria’s significant stake in Cronos Group, a leading global cannabinoid company, represents an exciting new global growth opportunity. At Altria, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. It’s only through diverse perspectives and insights that we will be able to take on the important challenges we will face to dramatically transform our business – and our industry. The work opportunities and experiences, combined with training, development, and advancement programs, allow our employees to achieve their full potential and deliver superior business results. We have the opportunity to make more progress on harm reduction in the next 10 years than we have in the past 50 years. 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.
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