Industrial Maintenance Tech - 3rd shift

Conagra Brands; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Fort Madison, Iowa, seeks an industrial maintenance technician for the 11:00 PM–7:30 AM shift. The role focuses on predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance to keep plant systems reliable and safe while supporting food quality standards.

You will coach team members, support training, and help maintain clean, safe work areas, with focus on safety and continuous improvement. Anticipated close date is 2026-11-24.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of commercial manufacturing equipment, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete Daily Shift Reports at the end of shift before leaving for the day.
• Attend DDS meetings for your area daily (where applicable).
• Arrive on time and be prepared to discuss action items.
• Review defects submitted for corrective work discussion.
• Work with maintenance supervisors to drive department improvement.
• Audit equipment guarding daily for safety compliance.
• Teach and mentor new hires and current employees.
• Identify work with planners and audit PM verbiage for improvements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Job description

Shift: 11:00 PM-7:30 AM

Hourly Rate: $36.32 an hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the reliability of plant systems and equipment by performing predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance while supporting safe, efficient operations across the facility. You will coach team members, support training, and help maintain clean, safe work areas while ensuring all work aligns with safety, quality, and food standards.

Schedule : 3rd shift, Monday - Friday & weekends as needed

11pm - 7:18am.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities:

• Complete Daily Shift Reports at the end of shift before leaving for the day
• Attend DDS meetings for your area daily (where applicable)
• Arrive on time and be prepared to discuss action items
• Review all defects submitted so the Line Structure Team can discuss and approve corrective work
• Work hand in hand with maintenance supervisors to drive improvement in the department
• Audit equipment guarding daily to make sure all fasteners are in place and not removable by hand
• Teach and mentor new hires as well as current employees
• Work with planners to identify work needed
• Audit PM ’ verbiage for opportunities to improve and audit the completion of PMs regularly for your area
• Promote teamwork with the crew to drive improvement
• Mitigate issues to reduce absenteeism rate and tardiness in your team
• Demonstrate the highest level of respect for coworkers and supervisors
• Look for ways to streamline procedures and processes without jeopardizing accuracy
• Look for ways to improve safety of guarding, LOTO, and food safety and quality of the product
• Keep supervisor informed in a timely manner of problems that may/will result in a large amount of downtime
• Ensure all accidents or incidents are reported and documented in an accurate and timely manner
• Consult with supervisor regarding situations outside the scope of authority
• Provide performance guidance and training for mechanics
• Recommend corrective actions when appropriate
• Provide fair performance appraisals when requested
• Evaluate new hire and maintenance trainee progress Maintain a good working relationship with fellow mechanics and treat everyone equally
• Work with supervisors to delegate assignments when necessary

Ingredients Required for Your Success:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
• Strong communications skills
• Knowledge of commercial manufacturing equipment, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing equipment
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance-related fields
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems

Physical Requirements:

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

Anticipated Close Date: November 24, 2026

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa

Our Benefits

• 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.