Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

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.

(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.

• Starting Pay: $23.65 - $27.65/hr
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • 6:00am-2:30pm

• 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 damaged and accurately complete all required paperwork

• 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
• Basic computer skills: data entry, time logging
• 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

• 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.