Job description

Vermont Smoke & Cure is currently hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team!

In this role, you will be crucial in optimizing the efficiency and output of our machinery. This position will overlap with the daytime maintenance technicians, providing support for any equipment malfunctions during production. Once production is complete, the majority of your time will be dedicated to performing predictive maintenance (PMs) and tackling special projects to ensure our equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

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: Mon - Fri 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Training would be required during the day shift Mon-Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm to start)
• Pay Rate: From $30/hour + 10% Shift Differential with overtime available as necessary

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for helping to build facility maintenance programs, with a primary focus on preserving the operational efficiency of facility equipment. The position emphasizes proactive measures such as preventative, autonomous, and predictive maintenance, and reliability improvements. Additionally, the Maintenance Technician is instrumental in addressing emergency repairs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve Company objectives, including safety, quality, and operational performance targets.

Responsibilities:

• Help production teams and operators in the event of equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to address complex technical challenges.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance situations to minimize production disruptions.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and advise the Maintenance Manager of repair needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and overall production up-time and efficiency.
• Implement and adhere to preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the likelihood of equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Improves safety and health standards in all processes and practices.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks.
• Identify and rectify safety hazards associated with equipment and machinery.

Qualifications:

• Previous vocation or training in a mechanical or electrical environment, manufacturing and /or food processing preferred but not necessary.
• Candidate must be willing to undergo training on our specialized equipment, demonstrating a commitment to learning and adapting to our operational processes and safety standards.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Technical College degree in a related field preferred.

Competencies:

• Integrity and Trust – Given the critical role this position plays, the reliability of character is paramount. Builds effective partnerships and relationships with team members at all levels. Takes an inclusive approach to all maintenance activities.
• Self Motivated - Demonstrates strong self-motivation by proactively identifying tasks, setting personal goals, and driving projects to completion with minimal supervision, consistently seeking out opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Communication – Proactively communicates with team members, effective communicator, friendly and engaging style.
• Problem Solving – Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective and practical solutions. Involves team members in problem solving/root cause corrective action.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

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.