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

Job Description

Job Description

UP TO $40/HR + $2/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL | 4-DAY WORKWEEK | 3-DAY WEEKENDS EVERY WEEK | 3 WEEKS PTO IN YEAR 1| $2,000 Sign-On Bonus until 9/5/26

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Maintenance Technician / Industrial Electrician / PLC Technician

Middlebury, VT | Full-Time | Monday-Thursday | 2:00 PM-12:30 AM

Why Switch to Vermont Cider Company?

It takes more than another maintenance job to make a career move worthwhile. Join a team offering competitive pay, work-life balance, technical growth, and meaningful hands-on work.

• Three-day weekends every week with a Monday-Thursday schedule
• Earn up to $40/hr plus a $2/hr shift differential
• Work on production, packaging, conveyor, utility and facility equipment
• Build PLC, electrical, controls and automation skills
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• 3 weeks PTO in your first year and paid holidays
• Annual bonus opportunity and monthly product allowance
• Advancement and skill development opportunities
• $500 annual tool allowance
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Top Reasons to Join Vermont Cider Company

• Up to $40.00/hour based on experience
• Additional $2.00/hour shift differential
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus through 9/5/26
• $500 annual tool allowance
• 4-day workweek
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Paid parental leave
• Career growth opportunities

Related Experience We Welcome

Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Controls Technician, PLC Technician, Automation Technician, Reliability Technician, Multi-Craft Technician, Mechanical Technician, Packaging Technician, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, VFDs, Motor Controls, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, CMMS, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SCADA, HMI, Food Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), High-Speed Production Equipment.

KEEP PRODUCTION MOVING
Fix problems. Improve equipment. Build your future.

At Vermont Cider Company, our maintenance team plays a key role in keeping our production equipment, facility systems, and operations running safely and efficiently. We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Vermont Cider Company is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a beverage manufacturing environment. This role is a great fit for someone with strong mechanical and electrical skills who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. PLC experience is desired, especially troubleshooting or programming experience. Candidates with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills experience preferred.

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday–Thursday | Four 10-hour shifts | 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Compensation

Tier 1: $24.00 – $27.50/hr, 0-2 years of experience

Tier 2:  $27.50 – $31.50/hr, 3-5 years of experience

Tier 3: $31.50 – $36.00/hr, 6-9 years of experience

Tier 4: $36.00 – $40.00/hr, 10 + years of experience

Pay is based on skills, experience, shift, equity, and business needs. Additional $2 per hour shift differential.

Opportunities for advancement and wage progression are available through training, skill development, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime and support equipment reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Support equipment changeovers, installations, adjustments, and continuous improvement projects.
• Complete maintenance work orders, documentation, and parts usage records accurately.
• Follow GMP, food safety, lockout/tagout, and workplace safety requirements.
• Partner with production teams to identify issues, improve equipment performance, and maintain a safe work environment.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.

About Vermont Hard Cider Company 

Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC now conducts business under two trade names (d/b/a): one representing the brands we own and operate, and the other dedicated to our co-packing and contract manufacturing business. See Section 10 for full Company History.  

About Vermont Cider Company

Since reigniting the American hard cider category in 1991, Vermont Cider Co. has remained committed to passionately crafting innovative, refreshing ciders. Our portfolio spans from the iconic Woodchuck Hard Cider to the fruit-forward Wyder's Cider. Beyond our owned brands, we also manage commercial operations for selected partners, bringing our expertise to additional brands across the industry.

About Green Mountain Beverage

Green Mountain Beverage is a world class manufacturer of hard cider, alcoholic, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages.  We have a passion for producing the highest quality products with a commitment to our employees and our community, ensuring we are socially, ethically, and environmentally responsible. Our people are the best in the industry. We work tirelessly to provide our clients with the highest level of service, knowledge, and expertise.

Vermont Hard Cider Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screenings and background verification.

Apply Now

We are hiring now and reviewing qualified applicants immediately. If you have industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the drive to keep production running, apply today. Take the next step in your maintenance career with Vermont Cider Company.

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