Job Description

Description

Bring your industrial electrical experience to a well-loved hard cider manufacturer that is widely known and enjoyed! Enjoy top pay, a consistent 2nd shift schedule, 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 at least 3 years of electrical experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you! 

 Monday-Thursday to 2pm-12:30am and the pay range from $35-40/hr depending on experience.  

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

• 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 is 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, annual bonus plan and more!

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 from iconic Woodchuck Hard Cider to fruit-forward Wyder’s Cider. Visit our Cider House tap room in Middlebury, VT or learn more at www.vtciderco.com where you can find cider near you or order online. 

Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to verification of background investigation.