Hiring: Maintenance Mechanic Company: Altria Location: Hopkinsville, KY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:36:17 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, PLC, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •3+ years mechanical experience with specific mechanical training and or certifications. Qualifications: •Are you highly qualified in mechanical maintenance and repairs, looking to drive quality and safety at a leading consumer packaged goods company? •If so, then we have an opportunity for you! •We are currently looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance department with US Smokeless Tobacco in Hopkinsville, KY •Your primary role will be to support Production Operations, Quality, Safety and CC&S. You will be responsible for maintaining operation and repairs of mechanical plant equipment, facilities and grounds across all shifts and locations. •Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. •Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components (mechanical and electrical), using test equipment and hand tools to determine root cause of a breakdown and to correct the problem. •Use performance data to trend and identify continuous improvement opportunities in a manufacturing environment. •Proficient in using welding, hydraulics, chains, belting, pneumatics, HVAC, PLC I/O devices, and circuitry. You will use these skills to repair and maintain production equipment. •Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. You can follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications. •Troubleshoot older machinery when no schematics are available. Compensation: •$50,500 - $73,150 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!