Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Cooper Farms; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

6 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Weekly pay

Same-day pay available

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) plan with company match

$300 yearly wellness reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cooper Farms in Van Wert, OH is hiring a 1st shift Maintenance team member at our Cooked Meats facility. You’ll assist in troubleshooting machines, perform preventive maintenance, and keep accurate records.

Starting pay $24.00-$28.00 per hour with possible raise after 90 days, weekly pay, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid as $1,000 at 30 and 60 days and $1,000 at six months, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to stand for long periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lb and moving up to 100 lb.
• Basic computer data entry and time logging skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and fix machines to keep production running.
• Perform all assigned preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain records of parts used and required paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Note taking

Data entry

Time logging

Stamina / long hours

Tools

Electrical systems (480VAC 3P, VFD, PLC)

Robotics

Print reading & troubleshooting

Job description

Brief Description

Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring 1st shift Maintenance team member at our Van Wert Cooked Meats facility in Van Wert, OH.

$$ 3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS $$

(Sign-On Bonus to be paid as $1,000 at thirty days, $1,000 at sixty days and $1,000 at six months. Rehires qualify a year after termination.)

Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $24.00-$28.00/hour
• Potential increase after 90 days
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Sunday through Thursday
  • 10:00pm-6:30am

What You'll Do

• Assist in troubleshooting and fixing machines so that production can continue to run
• Perform all assigned preventative maintenance procedures
• Keep record of all parts used and/or damaged and accurately complete all required paperwork

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to stand on feet for long periods
• Good communication and note taking skills
• Basic computer skills: data entry, time logging
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled, damp environment
• Electrical skills: 480vac 3 phase, VFD, PLC, Robotics, Print Reading Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• High Mechanical Aptitude: print reading and interpretation, Mechanical Assembly, Pneumatics and Hydraulics knowledge

Why Cooper Farms?

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid weekly
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.

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