Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

About the role

Cooper Farms is hiring a 1st shift Maintenance team member at our Van Wert Cooked Meats facility in Van Wert, OH. 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. $$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS$$ (paid as $1,000 at thirty days, $1,000 at sixty days, and $1,000 at six months; rehires qualify a year after termination.)

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 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

Pay

• Starting Pay: $23.65 - $27.65/hr
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid $1,000 at 30 days, $1,000 at 60 days, $1,000 at 6 months; rehires qualify a year after termination)

Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Benefits

• 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
• Many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company