Job Description

Description

Vermont Cider Company is seeking a 3rd Shift Industrial Electrical Technician. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and repair, on highly technical equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

Schedule will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00am to 6:30pm.  Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours plus shift differential!

Areas of Responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Requirements

Education/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED and electrical experience required; 3-year industrial electrical/programming experience, two-year technical degree and or licensed electrician preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience troubleshooting motor control and mechanical systems
• Knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley (preferred) PLC’s, VFD’s, instrumentation and other industrial control components preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics required.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six-sigma analysis), propose, and implement remedies; ability to perform calibrations, installation, and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong computer skills required; Microsoft Office proficiency as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in high-speed packaging and/or highly automated continuous process environment preferred.
• Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing, and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes.
• Ability to work overtime, second or third shift, and to provide support after hours as needed

Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & accidental insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, annual bonus plan and more!

About Vermont Cider Company
Vermont Cider Company 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, fruit-forward Wyder’s and 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. For additional information please visit www.vtciderco.com.