Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift (Mechanical)

Company: Vermont Cider Company

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–12:30am (4-day workweek)

Pay: $25–$30/hour + shift differential

Candidate-Friendly Summary

Vermont Cider Company is looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations on 2nd shift. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, solving problems independently, and keeping production equipment running at its best. You’ll focus on mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability across a variety of production systems.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on production equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/Pd.M.)
• Replace, rebuild, and adjust mechanical components (bearings, belts, chains, shafts, gearboxes, pumps, valves)
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Support equipment changeovers and setups
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns during production
• Document all work in the CMMS
• Communicate equipment status with Production and Maintenance teams
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area

You start the shift by reviewing open work orders and checking in with Production about any ongoing issues. Early in the evening, you complete scheduled PMs—lubrication, inspections, and adjustments—before lines reach full production.

As the night progresses, you respond to mechanical problems such as conveyor tracking issues, worn bearings, air leaks, or failing components. You identify the root cause, make the repair, test the equipment, and document your work so the next shift has clear visibility.

Between calls, you help with changeovers, stage parts, and make small mechanical improvements that reduce repeat failures. By the end of the shift, equipment is running reliably, PMs are complete, and the next crew walks into fewer surprises.

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience with a strong mechanical focus
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Experience with rotating equipment, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, manuals, and work orders
• Comfortable working independently on 2nd shift
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience is a plus

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  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.