Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -2nd Shift $2,000 Sign-On Bonus ending on 9/30/26
Vermont Hard Cider Company•Middlebury, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
Now hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Maintenance Technician in Middlebury, Vermont. This full-time manufacturing maintenance job is ideal for candidates with experience in industrial equipment repair, preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, conveyors, packaging equipment, production equipment, and food or beverage manufacturing maintenance.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, and maintenance instructions.
- Reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
Nice To Haves
- PLC experience is desired, especially troubleshooting or programming experience, but candidates with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills experience preferred.
- PLC troubleshooting experience is preferred, especially with industrial automation, controls, sensors, motors, drives, and manufacturing equipment.
- Candidates with strong mechanical maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial repair experience are encouraged to apply.
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
Benefits
- $500 annual tool allowance
- 4-day workweek with a three-day weekend every week
- PTO starting at 3 weeks in year one
- Up to 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Monthly product allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
