Maintenance Technician – 3rd shift

Van Wert Works; Van Wert, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit-sharing bonuses

Monthly and year-end bonuses

Job summary

Cooper Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift at our Van Wert, OH Cooked Meats Plant to help troubleshoot and repair equipment so production runs smoothly. You will perform preventative maintenance and document all work.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills and the ability to lift heavy items. The starting wage is $24.00–$28.00 per hour with a potential increase after 90 days, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments and profit-sharing bonuses

Qualifications

• Electrical skills with 480V 3-phase, VFD, PLC, and robotics
• Strong mechanical aptitude including print reading, assembly, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Excellent note taking and communication skills
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
• Able to work in a cool, damp environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and fixing machines so production can continue
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Keep records of parts used and complete required paperwork accurately

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Note taking

Physical strength

Tools

480V 3-phase

VFD

PLC

Robotics

Print reading

Job description

• Location: 6973 US-127, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
• Base Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 / Hour
• Job Category: Maintenance

Contact information

• Name: Holly Manz
• Phone: [phone]

Description

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Van Wert Cooked Meats Plant in Van Wert County, Ohio creates, cooks, and slices some of the highest quality deli products on the market for brands you know and trust. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift to join our team in Van Wert.

$$ 3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS $$

(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.)

SHIFT HOURS:Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday 10:00pm-6:30am

STARTING HOURLY RATE:$24.00-$28.00 with a potential increase after 90 days (dependent upon experience and placement test)

ADDITIONAL PAY:Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

Job functions include:

• Assisting in troubleshooting and fixing machines so that production can continue to run
• Performing all assigned preventative maintenance procedures
• Keeping record of all parts used and/or damagedandaccurately complete all required paperwork

Requirements

• 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
• Good communication and note taking skills
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a cool, damp environment