Maintenance Technician — 2-2-3 Day Shift, $34/hr

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC; Van Buren (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to

Three weeks of PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Van Buren, IN, with a Day Shift schedule (4:00 AM–4:15 PM, 2-2-3). The role focuses on keeping the production line running, diagnosing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting PLC diagnostics to minimize downtime.

Eligible candidates should have 2–3 years of maintenance experience and a 2-year technical degree, with strong English reading/writing skills.

Qualifications

• 2 — 3 years of qualified maintenance experience.
• Education — 2-year degree from a technical or trade school.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment dependability.
• Identify and correct issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Provide support with PLC and computer-based diagnostics when necessary.
• Review and understand blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and related documentation.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including OSHA regulations, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, PPE standards, and Arc Flash protocols.
• Support the operation and upkeep of facility utilities and essential building systems.
• Enter complete and accurate maintenance records into the CMMS.
• Collaborate with production employees to address equipment concerns promptly.
• Assist with root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Suggest solutions that enhance equipment efficiency, performance, and long-term reliability.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

PLC diagnostics

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Van Buren, IN, with a Day Shift schedule (4:00 AM–4:15 PM, 2-2-3). The role focuses on keeping the production line running, diagnosing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting PLC diagnostics to minimize downtime.

Eligible candidates should have 2–3 years of maintenance experience and a 2-year technical degree, with strong English reading/writing skills.