Maintenance Technician

Work Location: Van Buren, IN

Available Shift: Night Shift | 4:00 PM – 4:15 AM | 2-2-3 schedule

Hourly Pay: $34/hour $3/hour night shift premium

Average Annual Salary: $81,328

Ready to Apply?

If solving problems, working with your hands, and supporting a team that fuels the world’s popcorn cravings sounds like your kind of work, we’d love to meet you. Bring your skills to a company that values your well-being and your career growth. Apply today and see what’s possible at Weaver.

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 10%
• 3 weeks PTO in your first year
• Tuition reimbursement
• A respectful, safety-focused, high-performance culture
• $3/hour night shift premium

About the Role:

Every bag of popcorn we produce relies on talented maintenance professionals ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and efficient. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll handle preventive work, troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, and keep operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced work, problem-solving, and maintaining systems with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections
• Perform resets, PC/PLC reboots, and calibrations
• Interpret wiring schematics, diagrams, and manuals
• Support plant safety practices: OSHA, PPE, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Arc Flash
• Assist with building systems: electrical panels, chillers, fire suppression
• Log work in the CMMS and share notes across shifts
• Participate in TPM/Lean improvements and root-cause analysis

Second Chances Start Here:

We proudly support second-chance hiring. A past conviction or pending charge does not automatically disqualify you. We review each candidate fairly, just be transparent during the process.

Who We Are:

At Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, we craft more than snacks—we help create moments of joy worldwide. Our popcorn shows up in homes, theaters, stadiums, and everywhere in between.

As a family-founded company, we focus on safety, respect, development, and work-life balance. Our compressed schedule gives you more time off without reducing pay or opportunity.

Join a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are encouraged, and your growth is supported.

Weaver’s Mission and Values:

COMMITTED TO EACH OTHER
Show up every day ready to contribute.
Approach challenges with a problem-solving attitude.

TRUSTWORTHY IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS
Communicate openly and honestly.
Meet goals and deadlines, keep promises, demonstrate reliability, and deliver on your commitments.

UNITED IN PURPOSE AS A TEAM
Support our teammates' individual and collective goals.
Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teammates.

FOSTER A CULTURE OF POSITIVITY
Approach challenges with the determination to turn them into opportunities.
Tackle projects with enthusiasm and a “can-do”, continuous improvement mindset.

COMMITTED TO GROWTH
Contribute to ideas that lead to enhanced productivity and better results.
Show a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, seeking out feedback and learning opportunities to enhance performance.

Come Grow with Us. People, Popcorn, Prosperity. Every Kernel Counts.

Opportunity and Inclusion Statement

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to opportunity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. Employment and hiring decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and strengthens our company culture. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Required:

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English to perform job duties effectively and safely.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency

Preferred:

• 2 – 3 years of qualified maintenance experience
• Education – 2-year degree from a technical or trade school