Plant Operator / Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Glavel
Glavel

Essex, VT, USA

USD 23+ / hour

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

Plant Operator / Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Essex Junction, VT 05452
From $23 an hour - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • From $23 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift

Encouraged to apply

  • Fair chance
 

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
 

Full job description

The Glavel Operations team is seeking an individual to work our night shift as a Plant Operator / Maintenance Technician. In this role, you are responsible for the safe and efficient production of foamed glass aggregate at the Saxon Hill manufacturing plant. Routine maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and production efficiency are key functions of the position. This position is responsible for following our preventative maintenance program to ensure there are minimal disruptions to production.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor plant equipment in the production of foamed glass aggregate.
  • Responsible for material blending, kiln cleaning, and routine inspections of manufacturing equipment.
  • Execute raw material staging for efficient use and storage.
  • Excellent troubleshooting ability as well as making repairs safely, timely and accurately.
  • Operate machinery for aggregate transport, storage, bagging and truck loading.
  • Execute daily standard machine & facilities maintenance functions - clean & inspect, minor machine/system adjustments & repairs.
  • Perform routine finished product Quality Control including sample collection, preparation, analysis and documentation.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)
  • Forklift/heavy equipment driving experience helpful
  • Mechanical & electrical aptitude
  • Highly self-motivated with ability to work within a team
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical & Environmental

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Duties include indoor and outdoor work regardless of inclement weather.
  • Work may entail both sitting and standing for extended periods.
  • Environment may include dust, loud machinery, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Schedule

  • This is an 8 hour shift from 7pm-3am.

Employee will earn an extra $.50 / hour once training is completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person