Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing

Conagra Brands; Imlay City (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repair and rebuild of production equipment at our Vlasic facility in Imlay City, Michigan. This role supports the afternoon and midnight shifts in a team environment reporting to the shift supervisor.

You will receive hands-on training, including Amatrol, and opportunities for internal growth, with overtime and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fabrication, machine shop skills and a mechanical background.
• Develop working relationships to ensure correction of machine failures and implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Complete work orders and record material used on jobs.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklift, mechanical lifts, ladders, scaffolding and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, variable frequency drives, electrical motors and industrial controls.
• Use blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Work daily/weekend overtime as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and recommend improvements for equipment
• Review daily schedule to ensure equipment setup
• Compliance with plant safety and environmental regulations

Skills

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Boilers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 10:00 PM-6:30 AM

Hourly Rate: $31.08 an hour + $0.40 shift differential

Maintenance Technician

You will work onsite at Conagra Brand Foods (Vlasic), located in Imlay City, Michigan. If you enjoy a variety of technical challenges, you will excel in this position. You will perform preventive maintenance of production equipment along with repair and rebuild of equipment. Openings available on both the afternoon and midnight shift. You will work in a team environment reporting to shift supervisor. Daily overtime and weekends scheduled based on business demand.

Hourly Rate determined by Experience/ Skills/ Certifications - Full mechanical rate $31.08 + $0.40/hour 3rd shift.

Eligible for Michigan Earned Sick Time. You will earn one hour for every thirty hours worked.

On the Job Training/Advancement. You will develop your career while you work—receive paid Amatrol training at no cost, gaining valuable technical skills that open doors to future opportunities and internal job growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and recommend improvements for equipment
• Review daily schedule to ensure equipment setup
• Compliance with plant safety and environmental regulations

Requirements

• Fabrication, machine shop skills and a mechanical background
• Develop working relationships to ensure correction of machine failures and implement preventative maintenance measures
• Complete work orders and record material used on jobs
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklift, mechanical lifts, ladders, scaffolding and hand tools
• Working knowledge of conveyors, variable frequency drives, electrical motors and industrial controls
• Use blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects
• Work daily/weekend overtime as scheduled

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Welding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps, Gearboxes, and Boilers.

Conagra is an Affirmitive Action/EEO Employer – qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, race/color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other legally protected basis.

Anticipated Close Date: October 4, 2026

Location: Imlay City, Michigan

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.