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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands

St. Elmo, ILJob$32.28/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.28/hr
Location
St. Elmo, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Conagra Brands is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift. The Maintenance Technician works the 2nd shift at Conagra Brands’ Saint Elmo, Illinois facility, performing corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations, supporting equipment reliability and efficiency while following safety and continuous improvement practices.

Key focus areas include Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime, and Troubleshoot electrical systems, fabricate parts, and operate shop equipment.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 2+ Years Advanced Electronic Controls Experience. Important skills include Corrective Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Diagnose Mechanical Issues, Resolve Mechanical Issues, Diagnose Electrical Issues, and Resolve Electrical Issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Corrective MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceDiagnose Mechanical IssuesResolve Mechanical IssuesDiagnose Electrical IssuesResolve Electrical IssuesTroubleshoot Electrical SystemsFabricate PartsOperate Shop EquipmentTrain OperatorsEquipment Set-UpEquipment ChangeoversSafety ProceduresOperator Asset CareEquipment InstallationEquipment RemovalEquipment ModificationMaintain Mechanical Power Transmission SystemsRepair Mechanical Power Transmission SystemsMaintain Fluid Handling SystemsRepair Fluid Handling SystemsGood Manufacturing PracticesRead Electrical DrawingsInterpret Electrical DrawingsRead SchematicsInterpret SchematicsTroubleshooting Single-Phase MotorsTroubleshooting Three-Phase MotorsMicrosoft OfficeComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsTrain Operators on Equipment Set-UpTrain Operators on ChangeoversTrain Operators on Safety ProceduresTrain Operators on Operator Asset CareSafety PracticesRead Electrical SchematicsInterpret Electrical Schematics

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Advanced Electronic Controls Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Shift: 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $32.28 an hour + $.65 shift differential

Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform corrective and preventive maintenance to support safe, reliable operations at our St. Elmo, Illinois manufacturing facility. You will contribute to equipment reliability and operational efficiency by completing work on time and following continuous improvement practices. Popular products manufactured at this facility include Mrs. Butterworth's, Log Cabin, Wish-Bone, and Open Pit.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency

  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, fabricate parts as needed, and operate shop equipment to support repairs

  • Train operators on equipment set-up, changeovers, safety procedures, and Operator Asset Care

  • Support equipment installation, removal, and modification to meet operational needs

  • Maintain and repair mechanical power transmission systems including belts, chains, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, and clutches

  • Maintain and repair fluid handling systems including valves, pumps, filters, and strainers

  • Follow and reinforce Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices in all activities

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • High school diploma or GED

  • 2+ years of experience with advanced electronic controls including variable frequency drives, start and stop systems, starters, and contactors, proximity switches, resistance temperature detectors, and pressure transmitters

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

  • Experience troubleshooting single-phase and three-phase motors

  • Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

  • Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.

  • Performing consistent repetitive tasks.

  • Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

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Anticipated Close Date: August 21, 2026

Location: Saint Elmo, Illinois

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

  • Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

  • Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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