Food Plant Maintenance Technician (Day/Night Shifts)

Weaver Popcorn, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing in Van Buren, Indiana is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the day shift. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production and packaging equipment and perform preventive maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly.

You’ll work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to improve equipment reliability, follow lockout/tagout and food safety procedures, and help train fellow technicians. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow technical instructions and perform records.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness.
• Dependability and attention to detail with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment: diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues on production and packaging machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and help restore operation safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; identify worn components.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and testing.
• Assist with equipment documentation and record keeping.
• Mentor and train other technicians; communicate equipment concerns.
• Ensure safety and food quality following LOTO, electrical safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Read manuals, schematics, blueprints, and system drawings to guide repairs.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Lockout/tagout safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical or trade school degree

Job description

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing in Van Buren, Indiana is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the day shift. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production and packaging equipment and perform preventive maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly.

You’ll work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to improve equipment reliability, follow lockout/tagout and food safety procedures, and help train fellow technicians. Equal opportunity employer.