Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment in northern Vermont. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial equipment and systems while helping support a growing maintenance and reliability program.

Our facility includes 11 CNC machines along with semi-automated finishing systems, dust collection infrastructure, vacuum systems, compressed air systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment.

We are seeking a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems independently, and contributing to a team-focused manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, technically capable, and interested in helping improve long-term equipment reliability and operational performance.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where technical proficiency and proactive maintenance are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair CNC manufacturing equipment and supporting systems
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and controls-related failures
Support PLC-controlled equipment and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Perform preventative maintenance and reliability focused maintenance activities
Identify recurring machine issues and support long-term corrective actions
Support facility systems including dust collection, vacuum systems, compressed air, and finishing equipment
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for technical support and replacement parts
Fabricate or modify fixtures, gauges, and maintenance components as needed
Maintain strong communication with production and maintenance leadership
Support ongoing efforts to improve machine reliability and reduce reactive maintenance

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in industrial maintenance roles
Understanding of industrial safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures
Experience working around industrial electrical systems and 480V equipment
Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
Ability to diagnose electrical control systems and machine faults
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial vacuum systems
Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, bearings, gear reduction systems, and machine components
Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
Must be dependable with strong attendance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience troubleshooting CNC equipment
Experience with PLCs, sensors, relays, contactors, and VFDs
Arc flash awareness and safe electrical troubleshooting practices
OSHA 10 certification
OSHA 30 certification
Experience supporting preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Experience in advanced manufacturing environments
Experience supporting reliability improvement initiatives

Work Environment & Expectations

Fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment supporting production-critical equipment
Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and changing production conditions may occur
Frequent walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and machine troubleshooting throughout the facility
Work hours may vary based on production demands, emergency repairs, and facility requirements
Position requires a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership
Must be comfortable troubleshooting complex industrial equipment safely and methodically under production conditions

Ideal candidate

Self-directed and highly motivated
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable working independently in a manufacturing environment
Capable of balancing emergency response, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and long-term equipment reliability improvements
Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Interested in continuous improvement and long-term reliabilty

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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