Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -2nd Shift $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Vermont Hard Cider CompanyMiddlebury, 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. The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, utility systems, and facility equipment. It also includes performing preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairs to support manufacturing uptime and reliability. The technician will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motor, drive, sensor, and control-system issues, and support PLC troubleshooting, automation equipment, equipment installations, machine upgrades, modifications, and production changeovers. Responsibilities also include completing maintenance work orders, parts usage records, PM documentation, and equipment repair notes, while following GMP, food safety, lockout/tagout, OSHA, and workplace safety requirements in a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role requires partnering with production, packaging, and operations teams to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement.

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
  • Candidates with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills experience preferred.

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

  • $2,000 sign-on bonus until 9/5/26
  • $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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