Maintenance Technician

WhistlePig Whiskey; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Safety & Maintenance Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of the facility through regular inspections and maintenance of equipment. You will work collaboratively with team members to identify and address safety risks while performing essential repairs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values creativity and experimentation in the world of rye whiskey. Join us in redefining industry standards and making a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Holidays

Industry-Leading Parental Leave

Wellness Benefits

Health Insurance Plans

401K Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Ability to perform regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and preventative maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment for safety.
• Perform general repairs and upkeep, including electrical and plumbing.

Skills

Safety Protocols

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Basic Math Skills

Hazard Recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-6 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand and Power Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Job description

About the Organization While the good old boys are drinking whiskey and rye, our young, rebellious team of creators have no time for nostalgia. We're too busy relentlessly trying new things to unlock the potential of America's oldest spirit, and we are just getting started.

Once the leading American spirit, Rye Whiskey faded from popularity after prohibition ...until a dedicated crew of Rye enthusiasts settled in an unlikely place, turning a historic dairy barn into a world class whiskey distillery in remote Shoreham, Vermont, where we keep the things that make Rye great, throw out the rest, and constantly innovate to make whiskey our way.

Learn more at www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

Location: Middlebury

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: Days

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Category: Maintenance

Position: Safety & Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Grounds & Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Lead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Full-Time

About Us:

Free from the industry rules and status quo, we bring great whiskey to the people without being limited by old conventions that have kept Rye Whiskey from living up to its true potential. Always brimming with new ideas, the WhistlePig team focuses on audacious experimentation, big age statements, and bold experiments.

Summary:

Responsible for performing the regular inspection, repair and maintenance of the building and equipment. Ensure the safety of staff and property through preventative maintenance efforts and cross functional collaboration. Provide onsite support to work with contractors and vendors for repairs, and upgrades as well as continuous improvement (CapEx) projects.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to ensure safety, functionality and regulatory compliance.
• Work with team members to identify and correct safety risks, process failures, mechanical failures and improvement opportunities.
• Complete weekly and monthly preventative maintenance (PM) forms to document inspections and any corrective actions.
• Perform general (basic level) repairs and upkeep, including troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC building maintenance.
• Respond promptly to emergency or high priority maintenance requests as needed.
• Verify and document maintenance efforts undertaken both internally and contractually.
• Conduct regular equipment changeovers to support production efficiency, accuracy and uptime.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated equipment and associated change parts to ensure optimal performance.
• Work cross-departmentally and cross-locationally to ensure standardized use of best practices company wide.
• Actively work with the Safety Officer to address and prevent safety hazards, ensuring facility remains clean, organized and hazard free.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO).
• Actively possess and use good hazard recognition and prevention strategies while conducting work and inspections.
• Knowledge and ability to operate powered industrial trucks and other industrial machinery.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to offer onsite support to continuous improvement (CapEx) projects; including meeting and monitoring contractors and verifying work completion.
• Ability to become an onsite trainer for powered industrial trucks operators and assist with maintaining training program/documentation.
• Knowledge and ability to operate pressure washers, chainsaw and miscellaneous building and lawn care equipment as needed.
• Perform Snow and ice removal as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned both within the maintenance department and across other departments as necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to do basic math and calculate proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

• Word
• Excel
• Microsoft Office

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 4-6 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The mashbill: compensation, benefits, perks, and other fun stuff

• The compensation for this role starts at $21.00 hourly, plus a bi-annual bonus, determined by individual performance and goals.
• Paid personal time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays.
• Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits.
• Annual Well-Rounded Wellness benefit, to support physical and mental health, environmental wellness and financial soundness for employees.
• Insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (health), including a CDHP + HSA plan with company contributions, Delta (dental and vision), and Renaissance (accident and STD/LTD/AD&D coverages as well as life insurance).
• Support and resources via EAP access through our health insurance program, with additional concierge, legal consultation, mental health, mindfulness and wellness resources through NexGen.
• Financial wellness benefits through FinFit, as well as discounts on and access to hundreds of benefits and services through Working Advantage, our Employee Perks program.
• Safe Harbor 401K plan with generous company match.
• …In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey - come join us!

The hourly wage of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, directly related experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

EOE Statement: This philosophy and policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. WhistlePig Whiskey is committed to breaking the rules, defying tradition, and blazing new trails with determination, laughter, and grit. We changed the Rye Whiskey game over a decade ago, and continue to set the standard every day, in every way, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. WhistlePig provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities as both applicants and employees. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow for application, consideration, and successful employment.