Millwright - Nashville, TN

Together We Innovate. Together We Change

Are you ready to put your production and preventative maintenance expertise to work? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC), part of the Altria family of companies, is seeking a highly skilled Millwright (2nd Shift) to join our Maintenance team in Nashville, TN. This role offers a competitive starting wage of $39.88 per hour and the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced industrial environment.

About the Role

As a Millwright, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our industrial machinery and equipment. Your responsibilities will include fabricating, installing, repairing, maintaining, dismantling, adjusting, and assembling machinery used in production. This position requires hands-on experience with engines, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, and various industrial packaging machinery.

Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Installation and Repair: Installing and repairing industrial machinery and equipment using basic hand and power tools.
• Technical Work: Performing tasks in accordance with drawings, diagrams, sketches, operational manuals, manufacturer specifications, and related documentation.
• Blueprint Reading: Reading and interpreting standard prints, sketches, and dimensional tolerances.
• Welding: Welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using MIG, TIG, Stick, and oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Fabrication Certification: Annual certification for fabrication equipment, including press brake, shear, power rollers, and iron worker.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States and for the Altria family of companies
• Available to work three (3) day / 12-hour shifts and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays

• Must possess five (5) or more years of experience as a Millwright in an industrial/manufacturing environment or equivalent related military experience; completed a recognized apprenticeship program. i.e. Machinist, Millwright or certified Welder; or completed technical school, equivalent military technical training or an industrial technology degree at an accredited school, college, or university
• Ability and experience in high precision, close tolerance measurement machinery
• Ability to diagnose cause of malfunctions in industrial machines
• Ability to help our production teams drive innovation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong safety orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of initiative and conscientiousness
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Compensation and Benefits

Working Perks for You

• Relocation benefits available
• Weekly pay schedule
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• You can participate in our Healthy Connections program and be eligible to receive health promotion incentives
• Annual bonus of up to $1,600 annually
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions also known as a 401k:
  • You will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match, up to the first 7% of eligible pay that you contribute, after you complete 12 months of eligible service
  • You are always 100% vested in your DPS Plan Account
• Other Work-life Services includes: Discounts to Fitness Center, Service Awards, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Scholarship Program, and Employee Assistance Program, and much more!