Evening Maintenance Technician — Food Production

Conagra Brands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / Pension eligibility

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Centralia, IL facility. You will perform preventive maintenance across manufacturing operations, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or a two-year technical degree) and at least two years of maintenance experience in manufacturing. PLC operation, motor controls, welding, and SAP proficiency are important.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or a two-year technical degree is required.
• Experience with PLC operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience with motor controls, systems diagnostics, and fabrication processes (welding, grinding, assembly).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Replace, repair, adjust, and modify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, production machinery, and plant equipment.
• Monitor production lines and proactively troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Test parts and systems; document modifications.
• Initiate corrective actions to prevent nonconformities in food safety, quality, or safety.
• Read and update technical drawings; refer to manufacturer manuals for servicing.
• Support outside contractors with repairs and installations.
• Create, manage, and close work orders in SAP; inventory control and requisitions in SAP.
• Follow plant safety and food safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC operation

Troubleshooting

Motor controls

Diagnostics

Welding

Grinding

Assembly

SAP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Centralia, IL facility. You will perform preventive maintenance across manufacturing operations, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or a two-year technical degree) and at least two years of maintenance experience in manufacturing. PLC operation, motor controls, welding, and SAP proficiency are important.