Maintenance Tech

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: September 11, 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.