Available Careers
BGA members firms are looking for team members to be a part of the next generation, using new tools from advanced software to precision cutting machines. This is your chance for a career in one of Vermont’s most exciting industries. To learn more about specific job openings, please scroll down the page below.
Quarry Worker
Barre, VT
POSITION SUMMARY:
ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION is looking for hard working, positive team players to fill quarry positions at our Barre & Bethel, VT locations.
This is an outdoor job involving the extraction of granite from our drive-in quarries. Tasks may include climbing ladders, occasional lifting and carrying more than 60 pounds, running quarry wire saws, drills, etc. Experience in the construction, farming or stone industry is highly desirable, but prior mining experience is not required because WE WILL TRAIN YOU.
Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus, but not necessary. This position generally has a winter layoff, late December to first week of April, with a sign-up for winter work and typically about 50% still working. This is a full-time union position, which pays between $23.00 and $26.00 per hour based on experience, plus we offer comprehensive group benefits including a 401k plan with company match.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Washstand Inspector (Quality Control)
Spruce Mountain Granites is seeking a Washstand Inspector (Quality Control) at our downtown Barre plant. This job consists of building crates, washing stone and driving trucks. Must be able to drive using a standard transmission, learn how to inspect the stone, and shipping. For details, call Scott Vaillancourt @802-279-2929
Experienced Lumper / Polisher / Maintenance Technician / Rock Pitch Stonecutter / Experienced Sandblast position
Barre, VT
– Maintenance Technician
Crane Operator
Graniteville, VT
ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION is looking for a hard-working, positive team player to fill our Crane Operator position at our Graniteville, VT plant.
Tasks include crane operation, washing and boxing stone. This position requires being able to lift up to 50lbs and being on feet all day. Experience in manufacturing is desirable, not required because WE WILL TRAIN YOU.
This is a full-time union position, which starts at $19.50 per hour, plus we offer comprehensive group benefits including a 401k plan with company match. If you are already in the granite industry, the starting pay would be at the Union bill or negotiable depending on experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We want to meet you
Please send us your resume if you are interested in learning from the best, being challenged, and want to join a dynamic team with advancement opportunities.
EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO:
dbrown@rockofages.com
TO APPLY BY MAIL:
Rock of Ages Corporation Attn: Human Resources 772 Graniteville Road Graniteville, VT 05654
Multiple Openings: Stone Cutter / Finisher / Sawyer / Polisher / Sales Representative / Customer Service Representative
Barre, VT
Global Values Inc. is a manufacturer of monuments well-known for their high-quality craftsmanship. We are expanding in our Barre location looking to fill multiple positions. We are looking for an experienced stone cutter, finisher, sawer, polisher and an all-around person who can move around between sawing, polishing etc. We are also looking for good sales people, customer service, people who are good with numbers who can manage inventory. Please contact Karen 802-476-8000 or email barrejobs@granitevalues.com
Apprentice Draftsperson/CAD Operator
Websterville, VT
All serious inquires please send resume to sales@adamsgranite.com Applications are also available at our office: Adams Granite Company, 58 Pitman Rd, Websterville, VT
All-Around Stone Cutter
Websterville, VT
All serious inquires please send resume to sales@adamsgranite.com Applications are also available at our office: Adams Granite Company, 58 Pitman Rd, Websterville, VT
Sandblasting Department
Websterville, VT
All serious inquires please send resume to sales@adamsgranite.com Applications are also available at our office: Adams Granite Company, Websterville, VT
Plant Driver / Equipment Operator
Barre, VT
POSITION SUMMARY
Swenson Granite, Barre, VT is looking for a Plant Driver/Equipment Operator. This position is responsible for the safe transport of raw materials and waste materials and loading and unloading production equipment by performing the duties noted below. The shift schedule is Monday thru Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
1. Stage trailers for finished product to both on and off-site location(s) via truck and trailer.
2. Transport manufacturing waste product to off-site location(s) via dump truck.
3. Assist with shipping granite blocks and slabs to both company and non-company owned manufacturing facilities. Document shipping through established process.
4. Work with the co-workers in the saw plant and shipping department to assure that needs are met throughout the shift relative to trucking needs.
5. Oversee the inspection and documentation of our trucks and trailers used in this position in accordance with VOSHA.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
This position requires a minimum of a Class A CDL.
Administrative Assistant
Barre, VT
Progressive large granite manufacturer is seeking an addition to their Administrative team. Successful candidate should be a team player that works well with others. They should have a good phone presence, astute math skills, accuracy and able to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel is preferred. Duties to include order entry, manufacturing and Sales team support, phone as well as other general office tasks. Starting pay will depend on skill levels and relevant work experience. This is a full-time position from 8-5 and includes very good benefits.
Adams Granite has an established reputation in the industry as on of the finest manufacturers, offering both quality granite and superior craftsmanship. We are a family owned business in existence since 1934.
There is plenty of growth and opportunity at Adams Granite Company. All serious inquires please send resumes to: sales@adamsgranite.com or Adams Granite Company, PO Box 126, Barre, VT 05641
Customer Sales Representative
Barre, VT
Job Description
Adams Granite is seeking an addition to their sales team. Successful candidate should be a team player that works well with others. This is a full time position, Monday – Friday and includes very good benefits. Starting pay will depend on skill level and relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain customer relationships
- Assist all customer inquiries via phone, email and quoting potential new work
- Using and learning our ERP software system
- Identify sales opportunities with existing and prospective customer
- Possible periodic travel to visit customers
Qualifications
- Prefer a 4 year college degree but not required
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to learn new software – knowledge of Microsoft and Excel is a plus
- Candidate must be able to multitask while staying detail oriented
- Previous granite industry experience preferred
- Previous sales experience
Adams Granite has an established reputation in the industry as one of the finest manufactures, offering both quality granite and superior craftsmanship. We are a family owned business in existence since 1934. To apply, please send resumes to sales@adamsgranite.com or mail to Adams Granite Company, PO Box 126, Barre, VT 05641 https://www.adamsgranite.org/
2nd Shift Sawyer
Graniteville, VT
Rock of Ages seeks a 2nd Shift Sawyer to join our team at our Graniteville, Vermont plant.
Duties include placing blocks on saws safely and verify the blocks are secure on dunnage, assist with the safe removal of blocks from saw area, keep saw area clean, assist with programming saws so blocks meet production needs and maximize slab recovery from each block.
This is a full-time position with an excellent wage which includes a shift premium. Starting rate will depend on work experience and skill level. Shift is Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 1:30am. Rock of Ages also offers excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401k plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply today!
Machine Operator
Graniteville, VT
The primary responsibility of the Machine Operator is to monitor, maintain and operate production equipment such as drills, saws, grinders and CNC machines.
Job Responsibilities
- Examine materials to ensure conformance to the company’s standard of quality.
- Report all defects in material to Plant Supervisor.
- Complete housekeeping duties in the assigned area on a daily basis.
- Set up stone using an overhead crane with high accuracy.
Make and verify drilling programs against blueprints. - Operate and maintain production equipment.
Qualifications
- Read and understand mechanical drawings
- Understand basic math, trigonometry and geometry
- Convert metric to inch, inch to metric
- Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
- Self-motivated
- Curiosity and initiative
Other Capabilities
- A “safe production” attitude utilizing all safety procedures.
- Ability to work as a team player to achieve desired results.
- Thorough, organized, and detail-oriented; able to establish priorities and meets deadlines.
- Dependable and reliable
- Meet required deadlines
Industrial Controls Technician
Barre, VT
Swenson Granite Works, a division of Polycor, has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant.
POSITION SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
- Support Engineering, Controls and Maintenance teams, and contractors with controls, automation, and communications installations, implementations, and upgrades.
- Design, institute, and perform system tests to verify proper equipment operation and performance.
- Perform electrical and controls-related preventative maintenance, calibration, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of Plant equipment such as saws, thermal machines, splitters, handling systems, conveyors, motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, PLC/HMI systems, control cabinets, process power distribution and wiring, HVAC, and ethernet/Wi-Fi communication systems.
- Maintain current documentation of all electrical and controls systems including device hardware and software.
- Initiate, manage, and support electrical, controls, and automation projects, jobs, and tasks that improve equipment effectiveness.
- Coordinate with and assist controls engineers and technicians at other Plants as directed, appropriate, or when business priorities dictate.
- Assist Industrial Maintenance Technicians, as needed, in troubleshooting and repair of Plant equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs and modify software programs for Plant equipment.
- Review, improve, develop, store, and safeguard machine programs.
Pursue professional development and training—especially in the areas of electrical technologies and industrial controls (including standards and safety). - Review PLC control flow of equipment and monitor uptime & downtime metrics.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to support business improvement initiatives teams.
- Utilize business systems to track, manage, and document process and work activity.
- Analyze process data, generate relevant reports, and make written project proposals.
- Complies with safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by external and internal regulations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires physical activity for most of the shift including walking, climbing, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting no more than 50 lbs.
This position will be in the machine environment most of the time and can reach high ambient temperatures in some operating conditions.
This position requires occasional long shifts, weekend work, and an on-call requirement.
Machine Operator
Barre, VT
Swenson Granite, Barre, VT, is looking for a Machine Operator. The Machine Operator is responsible for the operation of a variety of stone manufacturing equipment that run throughout a normal 8 -10 hour shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
• Use both automated and manually operated machinery to produce a variety of stone landscaping products.
• Ensures dimensions are correct using a tape measure.
• Identify imperfections relative to the production process.
• Keep stone slabs and work area clean through the use of a low-pressure water hose.
• Occasionally use overhead crane to move product.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
This position does not require any prior experience or training.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, push and pull on conveyors, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Lifts over that amount will be assisted mechanically or with the help of another employee.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.swensongranite.com or mail or drop off your resume at Swenson Granite, 54 Willey Street, Barre, VT, 05641.
Equipment Operator – 2nd Shift
Barre, VT
POSITION SUMMARY
Swenson Granite Works seeks an Equipment Operator for our second shift – 3:00pm to 1:30am, Monday thru Thursday.
This is a year-round, full-time position. Duties include using a variety of computer equipment to slab, polish, split, finish and size product, ensure dimensions are correct using a tape measure and/or template keep work area clean and organized, and communicate with Production, Expediter and Transportation team members as needed.
Swenson Granite Works offers competitive wages and excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401k plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply on-line through our website, mail us your resume or complete an application at the address listed below.
Finish Cutter
Graniteville, VT
Rock of Ages Corporation is looking for a Finish Cutter at our Graniteville, VT plant.
A Finish Cutters duties include hand cutting letters, background clean up and cutting of rock borders.
This is a full-time union position, starting pay will be based on experience, plus we offer comprehensive group benefits including a 401k plan with company match. If you are already in the granite industry, the starting pay would be at the Union bill or negotiable depending on experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Machinist
Graniteville, VT
We have an opening for the position of Machinist to join our Maintenance team at Rock of Ages. Our craftsmen and craftswomen extract, cut and transform stone to create beautiful granite products for our valued customers in the U.S. and abroad.
We are looking to add a member to our maintenance team who will contribute to the operation of computers and machines that create precision parts used in manufacturing. The primary responsibility is to machine metal pieces according to production drawings for special parts or standard inserts. The candidate will also be involved in regular maintenance to ensure plant equipment remains operational.
Join our family and fall in love with natural stone!
Job Responsibilities
• Review drawings to understand the requirements
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting
• Select appropriate machines to perform the job
• Monitor machine while working to adjust feed, cooling flow and prevent issues
• Perform quality control to ensure consistency with specification
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repairs on production equipment
Qualifications
• Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred
• Excellent dexterity and attention to detail
• Experience in using and programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (CNC, lathes, grinders, etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of metal properties
Physical Demands:
• This position requires long periods of standing
• The use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, steel toed shoes and hearing protection is utilized daily
• This is a 40 hours per week job with occasional overtime
Maintenance Technician
Barre, VT
We have an opening on our 1st Shift, for the position of Maintenance Technician to join our production team at Swenson Granite Works. 1st Shift is Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm. Our craftsmen and craftswomen extract, cut and transform stone to create beautiful granite products for our valued customers in the U.S. and abroad.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking to add a member to our maintenance team who will contribute to maintaining facility equipment in top-quality condition to ensure the efficient operation of the machinery. Responsible for repairing and maintaining the equipment, this person will perform maintenance diagnoses and repairs, keeping safety practices, attention to detail, responsibility and reliability as a top priority.
This job is varied and thrilling, involving solving problems and making things work on a daily basis. Join our family and fall in love with natural stone!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
Maintenance Technician:
- Repairs and performs preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities including the diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Performs PMs on all production equipment as assigned.
- Performs routine safety inspections of shop equipment.
- Helps maintain an inventory of parts and lubricants.
- Maintains a clean and organized working area.
- Follows all industry safety practices, fall protection, lock-out tag-out and NFP70E
- Performs other routine duties as assigned.
Quarry Technician
Woodbury, VT
Quarry Technician, Swenson Granite Company LLC (DBA: Swenson Gray Granite/Swenson Vermont Blue Granite), 369 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301, seeks to fill 5 temporary full-time openings from April 1, 2023, to November 1, 2023, at Woodbury Quarry located at 1127 Cabot Road, Woodbury, VT 05681 (Washington County).
Employer contact information: Kimberly Ann Morgan, Business HR & Health & Safety Manager, 603-491-2134, kmorgan@swensongranite.com
Job Duties: Extracting stone from quarries for building materials. Operating different types of drilling equipment (pneumatic drilling tools, wire saw, jackhammer, sledge hammer, pressure washer, & manlift such as Tamrock 550 Double Drill, Tamrock 550 Lift Drill, Tamrock 600 Slot Drill, Marini Voyager DTH Track Drill, Dazzini DTH Track Drill, Bennetti DTH, Tamrock Zoom Rail, & Plug Drills) in a quarry & trim yard environment. Drilling deep holes, lift holes, & channel operations in high-pressure conditions. Operating up to 3 to 5 saws simultaneously. Threading diamond wire through connected vertical & horizontal boreholes. Tipping lines (slab of varying sizes) onto the ground with the use of Hydro bags, air bags & loaders equipped with tipping booms. Inspecting ground conditions. Ensuring stone is blocked against movement once on the ground. Laying of dimensional sizes. Drilling & breaking lines. Installing railings & warning lines utilizing the use of pry-bars to pry stone, & lifting and/or carrying wire rope & chain slings (weighing in excess of 40-pounds). Lifting and/or carrying other miscellaneous equipment & materials in excess of 50-pounds. Assisting equipment operators with setting machinery, installing up to 2” mining pins, & sealing of highwalls. Ensuring the installation of removal of ladder & ladder systems. Observing strict safety regulations.
Minimum Requirements: No education & experience required. All required on-the-job training will be provided to the worker including on-site training to become familiar with the different types of equipment & work processes. Must be able to: Safely operate 25–30-pound pneumatic tools, 50-pound pneumatic drills, 8-pound sledge hammers, & 60-foot manlifts; Work in outdoor environment with extreme weather conditions (cold, hot, rain, etc.), with high noise levels, at times; Work, ascend, & descent ladders up to 200 feet in height; Safely lift and/or carry equipment & materials in excess of 50-pounds. Must pass pre-employment drug screening, background, & employment eligibility (E-Verify) checks. Post-accident & upon suspicion of use drug testing required.
Crane Operator
Barre, VT
Swenson Granite, Barre, VT is looking for a Crane Operator. The Crane Operator is responsible for moving, inspecting, packaging and loading product for shipping within and around our manufacturing facility as well as maintaining the facility and equipment by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
- Uses electric remote control overhead cranes to move supplies, raw materials and product in various stages of completion and to load most production machines.
- Moves product and supplies on the plant floor and outside yards with handcarts and forklifts.
- Inspects final product for quality and prepares individual units for packaging.
- Packages finished product in custom-made wood crates using a table saw, power nailer and metal strapping.
- Performs routine, preventative and emergency maintenance on all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Loads packaged product on commercial trucks for shipment to customers using an overhead crane or forklift.
- Must thoroughly understand best-practices of rigging in order to safely and properly move very small to extremely large objects.
- May be called upon to occasionally operate stone manufacturing equipment
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
This position does not require any prior experience or training.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders up to 20 feet tall, balance and stoop, kneel, crouchor crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Lifts over that amount will be assisted mechanically or with the help of another employee.
Please note that Polycor Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all inquiries will be handled confidentially. We will communicate only with the candidates who will be selected.
ABOUT SWENSON GRANITE WORKS –A POLYCOR INC. COMPANY
Polycor Inc. is the world’s leading natural stone quarrier and its core mission is to make people fall in love with natural stone. Their world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks, institutional, commercial and residential projects. Founded in Québec City (Canada) in 1987, the company now employs nearly 1,300 people and owns over 50 quarries and 20 manufacturing plants across North America and Europe.
Apply online at www.swensongranite.com or mail or drop off your resume at Swenson Granite, 54 Willey Street, Barre, VT, 05641.
Maintenance Mechanic
Woodbury, VT
POSITION SUMMARY
Swenson Granite Works is looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at our Woodbury, Vermont location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
This full-time position performs the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic by maintaining equipment used in the granite quarry process, such as front-end loaders, forklifts, drills, generators, saws and compressors.
Duties include, troubleshooting equipment failures, performing routine safety inspections of shop and equipment, maintaining an inventory of materials, parts and other necessary supplies, prepare and analyze cost from outside vendors, repair and perform preventive maintenance of all mobile equipment, disassembles motors, pumps and components and cleans parts, and cleans tools and working parts.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Education and/or Experience requires, minimum of 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or quarry setting, personnel skills to work with all departments and vendors to reduce downtime and increase output, welding (MIG and Stick) and fabricating, preventative maintenance (PM) and implementing a PM program, and knowledge of OSHA/MSHA compliance matters.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands, this employee in this position will be regularly exposed to oils and grease, slippery surfaces, outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts and equipment. May be occasionally exposed to high places and places where explosives are being used. Most work is performed in a heated, well lit shop with occasional trips in to the quarry.
The Maintenance Mechanic must supply his or her own tools. Larger and specialty tools will be provided by the Company.
Swenson Granite Works offers excellent comprehensive group benefits, including a 401k plan with company match.