Industrial Maintenance Assistant - Hands-On & Overtime

Weaver Popcorn; Malden (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Education reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Weaver Popcorn in Malden, MO is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You’ll support maintenance and repair of equipment and systems, with hands-on duties and opportunities to grow technical skills.

This role requires the ability to work overtime during harvest, read technical manuals and blueprints, and communicate clearly in English. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a team-driven environment. Join a safety‑conscious plant that values reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or related field, 1–3 years minimum.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of computers a plus.
• Knowledge of logic controllers (PLC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial preventive maintenance and work on associate software systems.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during high pressure situations and be prepared for extended overtime during harvest.
• Work safely in adverse weather while climbing grain elevators and bins.
• Troubleshoot and assist with repair of electrical systems (120V–480V) daily.
• Troubleshoot and assist with IT systems weekly.
• Troubleshoot and assist with mechanical systems daily.
• Troubleshoot and assist with pneumatic and hydraulic systems monthly.
• Troubleshooting PLC systems monthly.
• Troubleshoot and assist with Integris systems weekly.
• Repair video jet printers two times per year.
• Assist with plumbing repairs two times per year.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Blueprints & manuals

English proficiency

PLC knowledge

Job description

Weaver Popcorn in Malden, MO is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You’ll support maintenance and repair of equipment and systems, with hands-on duties and opportunities to grow technical skills.

This role requires the ability to work overtime during harvest, read technical manuals and blueprints, and communicate clearly in English. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a team-driven environment. Join a safety‑conscious plant that values reliability and teamwork.