Maintenance Technician
Location: St Albans, VT (IBEW Union)
Multiple Shifts Available:
3rd shift (Sun- Thurs: 10pm-6:30am)
2nd shift (Mon-Fri: 2pm - 10:30pm)
Weekend days (Saturday & Sunday 5am - 5:30pm + Thursday & Friday 5am - 1:30pm)
Pay Rate starts at $29.43 per hour plus shift differentials
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.
Pay: $29.43 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
