Maintenance Technician

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC • Van Buren, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its food manufacturing facility in Van Buren, Indiana. The technician troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues on production and packaging machinery, performs preventive maintenance, and supports equipment installations and improvements. The role works with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and equipment operators to keep machinery safe, reliable, and ready for production.

The position involves working around operating production equipment and following food safety, personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and housekeeping procedures. The posting lists day and night shifts: 4:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–4:15 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow technical instructions, complete records, and perform job duties safely.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and comfort working with production equipment.
• Commitment to safe work, including lockout/tagout and awareness of arc-flash hazards.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and clear communication with technicians, operators, and leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of relevant or qualified maintenance experience.
• A two-year technical or trade school degree.
• Experience maintaining equipment in a manufacturing or food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues on production and packaging machinery, responding to breakdowns and safely restoring operation.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections, identify worn or failing components, and address recurring equipment issues.
• Support equipment PCs, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, wiring, calibration, and replacement control components.
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and system drawings to guide troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and operational testing.
• Help train and mentor other technicians, communicate equipment concerns, and work with operators to understand problems.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and outstanding issues, and help maintain needed spare parts.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, food safety, and housekeeping procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED