Automation and PLC Instrumentation Electrician

Job overview

The Automation and PLC Instrumentation Electrician role is onsite in Richmond, VA, at a Philip Morris USA manufacturing center. Compensation starts at $44 per hour, with a path to $51.76 per hour after 120 days; shift differentials may apply for B- and C-shifts. The role supports production and packaging equipment. The electrician installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades production systems and electronic controls. By troubleshooting equipment and implementing practical improvements, the role contributes to factory safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.

What you'll do

• Install, maintain, and repair production and packaging systems
• perform preventive maintenance and upgrades on electronic control systems
• disassemble, inspect, and rebuild assemblies to specifications
• troubleshoot issues and implement practical solutions
• contribute to factory-wide quality, safety, and throughput initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation electrician

plc instrumentation

richmond va

altria usa

manufacturing

packaging machinery

electronic controls

preventive maintenance

troubleshooting

any shift

$44/hour starting

$51.76/hour after 120 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance from Day 1
• weekly pay
• relocation benefit
• performance pay and annual bonus opportunities
• paid holidays and vacation
• education reimbursement
• retirement and profit-sharing contributions
• on-site fitness center.

Why this role

Must be able to work any shift and support overtime, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is $44 per hour, increasing to $51.76 per hour after 120 days; B-shift and C-shift differentials are $0.40 and $0.48 per hour, respectively.

About the employer

Altria USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing. Sector: 31.