Position Title:  Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician– Aurora, CO

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

  Your ‘day to day’:

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to help keep our production equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical systems while working closely with production and maintenance teams. You’ll be a hands-on technical expert who helps solve problems, prevent breakdowns, and support continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Troubleshoot machinery issues and act as the first point of contact for equipment breakdowns
• Perform preventive, planned, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment uptime
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process changes
• Follow safety procedures and promote a strong safety-first culture
• Work with quality and production teams to prevent defects and improve product quality
• Use a computerized maintenance system (CMMS) to log work, parts, and repairs
• Keep technical documentation and maintenance records up to date
• Coach and support production teams in resolving equipment issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities

Who we’re looking for: 

Required Qualifications

• Technical School diploma or equivalent (Mechanical / Industrial preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar)
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and documentation
• Fluent in English
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with maintenance best practices or continuous improvement tools
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing setting

Hourly Rate: $36/ hour  

What we offer:

We offer employees a competitive hourly salary. Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company's medical, dental, and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both an annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution. As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid company holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave for new parents, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.  

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. 

Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.   #PMIUS  #LI-JT1