Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Maintenance Technician
Location: St Albans, VT (IBEW Union)
Multiple Shifts Available
Pay Rate starts at $28.30 per hour
Benefit Overview
- These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarertly Bonus payouts, etc.)
- Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable)
- FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
- Uniforms and PPE provided by the company
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Background & Purpose Of The Job
- Ben & Jerry’s is an American ice cream company founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, growing from a single renovated gas‑station scoop shop into a globally recognized brand. The company is known for its creative, chunk-filled flavors and its strong commitment to social and environmental activism, embedding values like fairness, sustainability, and human rights into its business model.
- The Ben & Jerry’s factory in St. Albans, Vermont, is a major production site capable of churning out over 100 million pints of ice cream per year. The plant is also deeply involved in sustainability efforts, sending ice‑cream waste to nearby anaerobic digestion systems that convert it into renewable energy, helping reduce landfill use and support Vermont’s clean‑energy goals.
- As a Maintenance Technician, you help keep the factory running smoothly by fixing equipment quickly and preventing breakdowns before they happen. Your work supports production goals, keeps every batch safe and high‑quality, and helps avoid costly downtime. Overall, you make the entire operation more reliable, efficient, and successful.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with experienced technicians across multiple shifts.
- Self‑motivated and willing to go above and beyond when needed.
- Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Technically minded, with strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to solving problems.
- An avid learner, never afraid to take on new challenges and always curious about new systems and methods.
In addition, there will be exposure to allergens, including but not limited to dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); an associate degree or higher in automation, electrical technology, HVAC, refrigeration, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience as a maintenance technician, field service technician, or comparable mechanic/technician role in an industrial environment (required).
- Experience with pumps, motors, valves, conveying systems, refrigeration systems, packaging equipment, or automated machinery (preferred).
- Prior work in industrial refrigeration, food & beverage manufacturing, or automation (preferred).
- Skills in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, welding/fabrication, hydraulics/pneumatics, and preventive/predictive maintenance (required).
- Ability to work safely, communicate respectfully across teams, manage competing priorities, and complete tasks on time and with high quality (required).
- Basic computer skills for work orders, PM's and documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for long periods of time.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening, which may include drug screening and background check.
- Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
