4‑Day, 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

4-day workweek

PTO starting at 3 weeks

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus

Product allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Vermont Cider Company in Middlebury, VT is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to repair and maintain production equipment, conveyors, and packaging lines in a food/beverage manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC support, and a hands-on approach.

Benefits include a 4-day workweek, PTO, holidays, an annual bonus, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, production, food, beverage, or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, sensors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• PLC experience is desired, especially troubleshooting or programming experience, but candidates with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills experience preferred.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, and maintenance instructions.
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, utility systems, and facility equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairs to support manufacturing uptime and reliability
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motor, drive, sensor, and control‑system issues
• Support PLC troubleshooting, automation equipment, equipment installations, machine upgrades, modifications, and production changeovers
• Complete maintenance work orders, parts usage records, PM documentation, and equipment repair notes
• Follow GMP, food safety, lockout/tagout, OSHA, and workplace safety requirements in a food and beverage manufacturing environment
• Partner with production, packaging, and operations teams to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading diagrams

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Automation equipment

Job description

Vermont Cider Company in Middlebury, VT is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to repair and maintain production equipment, conveyors, and packaging lines in a food/beverage manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC support, and a hands-on approach.

Benefits include a 4-day workweek, PTO, holidays, an annual bonus, and comprehensive health coverage.