Industrial Maintenance Tech I - 1st shift

Conagra Brands; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Pension

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Denver, CO seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability of plant systems and equipment. You will perform predictive, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance while coaching team members and supporting safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include training coordination, working with blueprints, changeovers, and data logging. Requires a 2-year electro‑mechanical program and 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Mathematical basics to support problem solving.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical concerns.
• Detail‑oriented approach to tasks.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work with supervisors and peers as a team.
• Ability to take direction and make decisions under pressure.
• Motivated, with sound judgment and responsibility.
• Awareness of food safety risks and prompt escalation.
• Comfort with technology for researching and logging work orders.

Responsibilities

• Coach team members online speed, organization, sanitation, staffing needs, and performance while maintaining active communication with team members and management.
• Coordinate team training to ensure equipment is safely operated and standard work is followed.
• Follow work order instructions for installation, overhaul, operation, inspections, and preventive maintenance using precision maintenance techniques on packaging and process equipment.
• Set up assigned production lines and support changeovers as needed.
• Provide feedback to improve future maintenance activities, including preventive tasks, parts, tools, and work strategies.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs, completing electrical repairs, and supporting construction activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment schematics to fabricate, build, or modify equipment and electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Perform routine preventive, proactive, corrective, and emergency maintenance based on technical requirements and the computerized maintenance management system.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by lead or supervisory personnel to support efficient plant operations.
• Identify and escalate food safety risks to lead, supervisor, or management.
• Comply with and uphold all Conagra Brands policies, procedures, and practices.
• Follow all Safety, Quality, and Human Resources protocols, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all products meet Conagra quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of lines and work areas while meeting safety standards.
• Record and log data accurately within required timeframes.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

English comms

Teamwork

Direction under pressure

Self-motivation

Food safety

Tech literacy

Education

Electro-mechanical program (2-year)

Industrial maintenance experience

Job description

Shift: 6:15 AM-6:30 PM Hourly Rate: $32.15 an hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, 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: 1st shift, Thursday - Saturday & every other Wednesday. 6:15am - 6:30pm.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities:

• Coach team members online speed, organization, sanitation, staffing needs, and performance while maintaining active communication with team members and management.
• Coordinate team training to ensure equipment is safely operated and standard work is followed.
• Follow work order instructions for installation, overhaul, operation, inspections, and preventive maintenance using precision maintenance techniques on packaging and process equipment.
• Set up assigned production lines and support changeovers as needed.
• Provide feedback to improve future maintenance activities, including preventive tasks, parts, tools, and work strategies.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs, completing electrical repairs, and supporting construction activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment schematics to fabricate, build, or modify equipment and electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Perform routine preventive, proactive, corrective, and emergency maintenance based on technical requirements and the computerized maintenance management system.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by lead or supervisory personnel to support efficient plant operations.
• Identify and escalation food safety risks to lead, supervisor, or management.
• Comply with and uphold all Conagra Brands policies, procedures, and practices.
• Follow all Safety, Quality, and Human Resources protocols, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all products meet Conagra quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of lines and work areas while meeting safety standards.
• Record and log data accurately within required timeframes.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ingredients Required for Your Success:

• Skills in performing basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to support problem solving.
• Skills in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical concerns.
• Detail‑focused work approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Skills to work as part of a team with supervisors, managers, and peers.
• Skills to give and receive direction in high‑pressure situations.
• Skills to work with limited supervision.
• High level of motivation with sound judgment to make decisions and take responsibility.
• Awareness of food safety risks and readiness to elevate concerns promptly.
• Comfort working with technology to communicate, research, and track work orders.
• Completion of a two‑year electro‑mechanical technician program or related electrical field preferred.
• One year of Industrial Maintenance experience.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

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.

Anticipated Close Date: October 8, 2026 Location: Denver, Colorado

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.

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.