Industrial Electrician - Vermont Cider Company

Bring your industrial electrical experience to a well-loved hard cider manufacturer that is widely known and enjoyed! Enjoy top pay, desirable schedule options, a friendly atmosphere amongst the team, new, top-of-the-line equipment, and a monthly product allowance to purchase cider products!

Vermont Cider Company is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Technician to join their team in Middlebury, VT.

If you have Allen Bradley PLC and electrical experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting , Vermont Cider Company wants to hear from you!

Why you should join the Vermont Cider Company team:

• Competitive pay: Earn up to $72,800 a year depending on experience, plus applicable shift differentials, paid hourly at $30-$35/hr. You will also receive an end-of-year bonus based on company performance and the opportunity for raises and pay adjustments!
• Great benefits package including health, dental, vision, 3 weeks of paid time off, paid parental leave, employee appreciation outings and events, a monthly allowance for products, and more!
• Consistent 3rd shift schedule : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm.
  • 3rd/Weekend Shift: add $2.00 per hour for all hours worked on Saturday & Sunday. In addition, if you work the full 36 hours you will get paid 4 hours as a shift premium - so work 36 hours and get paid 40!
• Advancement opportunities : Learn and grow your skillset with Vermont Cider Company and you can advance within the company to become a PLC Specialist and more!
• Fun and interesting product : Vermont Cider Company produces world-class beverages that people around the world enjoy. From Woodchuck Hard Cider to Day Chaser cocktails, Vermont Cider Company produces some of the best in the business!
• New equipment: Vermont Cider Company just invested in top-of-the-line canning equipment that you will get to work on.
• Work environment : Enjoy working in a clean, well-lit facility with a more laid-back dress code where you can wear shorts!

A day in the life as an Industrial Electrical Technician with Vermont Cider Company:

• Complete work orders and provide maintenance/electrical support.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and VFD controlled high-speed production equipment and batch processes.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment, using precision measurement tools.
• Interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Adhere to plant safety and 5S requirements; Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to increase equipment reliability and up time.
• Utilize Guide TI to accurately and thoroughly document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the course of the day; including sourcing and issuing parts, documenting equipment issues and entering inspection/measurement points.
• Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance KPI’s.
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices are used at all times and to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Comply with all VCC policies and procedures, ensuring that all activities are conducted within local, state and federal laws.

About the Company : We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Co. crafts a variety of ciders for a variety of consumers. Our portfolio is as diverse as our fans. There’s iconic Woodchuck and fruit-forward Wyder’s. Most recently, Vermont Cider Co. introduced Day Chaser, a spirit based RTD canned cocktail with a variety of styles featuring real tequila and real vodka.

Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.