Maintenance Assistant

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

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, Come Grow with Us at Weaver Popcorn. Weaver Popcorn is seeking talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Technician and as the Maintenance Assistant at Weaver, you can expect the following:

GREAT PAY & SCHEDULE!

We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. As a Maintenance Assistant at Weaver, you'll enjoy excellent pay that recognizes your contributions as well as a consistent schedule. Please note due to the nature of this role, overtime may be necessary, including weekends. Weekends are mandatory during Harvest Season.

INCREDIBLE BENEFITS!

We value the well-being of our employees. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in caring for our team, both inside and outside of work.

• Benefits start 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment with Weaver and they include Health, Vision, and Dental, Insurance as well as Life insurance and Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off in your first year.
• Generous education reimbursement of up to $15,000 per year
• 401(k) plan matches 100% of your 401(k) deferrals up to 10%

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repairing of various equipment and systems. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills.

The responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform industrial preventative maintenance and work on associate software systems
• Maintain a level head and professional mannerism during high pressure / high stress situations, as well as work extensive overtime hours as required for harvest season and emergency repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Work safely in less-than-ideal weather conditions including heavy rain, snow, and hot and cold ambient temperatures while climbing grain elevators, bins, etc.
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair on 120V to 480V electrical systems daily
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair Information Technology (IT) systems weekly
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair mechanical systems daily
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems monthly
• Troubleshooting PLC (hardware and logic) systems monthly.
• Troubleshooting and assist with the repair on Integris systems weekly
• Troubleshoot and assist with repair on video jet printer twice per year
• Assist with plumbing repairs twice a year

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or related field, at least 1-3 years
• 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 is preferred