Maintenance Technician in Hinesburg, Vermont at Vermont Smoke & Cure

Vermont Smoke & Cure is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our production equipment running at peak performance. You’ll work alongside other technicians during active production to quickly respond to equipment needs, then shift your focus to predictive maintenance and continuous improvement once production winds down.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration, and proactive maintenance planning.

At Vermont Smoke & Cure we pride ourselves in making delicious meat sticks with the finest flavor in every bite. Our team members are the heart of our organization, and we are proud to work with quality-minded, neighborly, respectful people who do things The Vermont Way. If this sounds like an environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Details:

• Location: This job is on-site at our facility in Hinesburg, VT
• Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Start Time: Flexible between 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (based on candidate fit)
• Pay Rate: Starting from $34/hour + 20% Shift Differential

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting both production operations and long-term equipment reliability. This position blends real-time technical support with proactive maintenance efforts, helping to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and consistently. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the technician contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and helps maintain a high standard of operational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support to production teams during equipment malfunctions
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to resolve complex technical issues
• Respond quickly to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
• Perform diagnostics on damaged equipment and recommend repair solutions
• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Complete PMs during scheduled post-production time each shift
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime and efficiency
• Identify and address safety risks related to equipment and processes
• Follow all safety standards and promote a safe working environment

Qualifications:

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical environment, preferably within manufacturing or food production, is beneficial but not required
• Willingness to learn and be trained on specialized equipment, with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and production demands in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or trade school degree in a related field preferred

Competencies:

• Integrity & Teamwork: Demonstrates reliability and strong character in a critical role. Builds positive, respectful working relationships across teams and contributes to a collaborative, inclusive environment
• Self-Motivation: Takes initiative, identifies priorities, and follows through on tasks with minimal supervision. Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and grow skills
• Communication: Communicates clearly and proactively with team members. Maintains a friendly, approachable, and professional style
• Problem Solving: Applies practical, logical thinking to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions. Engages team members in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Works effectively within a team environment, supporting shared goals during both production and maintenance periods

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The mental and physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand (on concrete flooring) or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Regularly required to visually observe objects up close and at a distance.
• Regularly requires hands to handle or feel and finger dexterity.
• Ability to work in 38° Fahrenheit temperature and wet environment.
• Ability to withstand noisy environment.
• Operation of production equipment, tools, and controls.

Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to use oral communication skills.
• Learn and apply new information or skills.
• Regularly required to demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy when interacting with the team.
• Ability to visually discern quality and cleanliness and follow food/workplace safety requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing plant.
• English is the primary language; training materials are written in English. For individuals who do not speak English as their primary language, translation will be provided.