3rd Shift Maintenance Technician – Industrial Machinery & Facility

Vermont Precision Tools; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont Precision Tools in Swanton, VT, is seeking a Maintenance & Janitorial Technician for a full-time, hourly non-exempt position. You will maintain, repair, rebuild and install equipment and machinery, with opportunities for advancement based on skills and experience.

The role covers cleaning and fluid handling, general facility upkeep including carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical tasks, and requires certification for operating forklifts and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of prior work in an industrial environment with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills.
• Experience with maintenance of manufacturing and facility equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild and install equipment and machinery."
• Handle fluids and waste streams per regulations; maintain fluids and filters.
• Perform maintenance on manufacturing and warehouse equipment and general facility upkeep (carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing and electrical problems; fabricate fixtures as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Carpentry

Welding (Arc/MIG/TIG)

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Lathes & milling machines

Drill presses

Band saws & grinders

Forklift & scissor lift

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Vermont Precision Tools in Swanton, VT, is seeking a Maintenance & Janitorial Technician for a full-time, hourly non-exempt position. You will maintain, repair, rebuild and install equipment and machinery, with opportunities for advancement based on skills and experience.

The role covers cleaning and fluid handling, general facility upkeep including carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical tasks, and requires certification for operating forklifts and related equipment.