Predictive Maintenace Tech

Conagra Brands; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Darien, Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to conduct predictive maintenance testing and analysis on plant equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while upholding food safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will log data and support maintenance planning. Responsibilities include ultrasonic testing, thermography, oil analysis, and coordinating with contractors and technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with maintenance, predictive testing, or equipment analysis is helpful.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic testing, thermography, oil analysis, or willingness to learn.
• Understanding of maintenance systems, work orders, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Works with contractors and internal teams to support maintenance activities.
• Comfortable with computer systems, databases, and maintenance software.
• Dependable attendance and attention to detail in completing assigned work.
• Works with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ultrasonic testing of equipment to identify potential issues before failure.
• Perform thermography testing to monitor equipment temperatures and detect abnormalities.
• Complete oil analysis to support preventative maintenance strategies.
• Assist contractors with vibration and annual thermography analysis activities.
• Train maintenance technicians on sheave alignment, laser alignment, belt tensioning, and proper use of tools and gauges.
• Create detailed reports from predictive testing results and initiate corrective work orders.
• Prioritize corrective work orders based on equipment criticality and failure timelines.
• Coordinate with maintenance planners and supervisors to ensure timely completion of corrective work.
• Maintain and manage predictive maintenance databases and records.
• Develop predictive maintenance routes and preventive maintenance tasks in maintenance systems.
• Support implementation of predictive maintenance practices across departments.
• Load and maintain software used for predictive maintenance processes.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and plant requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Shift: 5:30 AM-5:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $29.33 an hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will conduct predictive maintenance testing and analysis on equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while maintaining food safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Conduct ultrasonic testing of equipment to identify potential issues before failure


• Perform thermography testing to monitor equipment temperatures and detect abnormalities


• Complete oil analysis to support preventative maintenance strategies


• Assist contractors with vibration and annual thermography analysis activities


• Train maintenance technicians on sheave alignment, laser alignment, belt tensioning, and proper use of tools and gauges


• Create detailed reports from predictive testing results and initiate corrective work orders


• Prioritize corrective work orders based on equipment criticality and failure timelines


• Coordinate with maintenance planners and supervisors to ensure timely completion of corrective work


• Maintain and manage predictive maintenance databases and records


• Develop predictive maintenance routes and preventive maintenance tasks in maintenance systems


• Support implementation of predictive maintenance practices across departments


• Load and maintain software used for predictive maintenance processes


• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and plant requirements

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED


• Experience with maintenance, predictive testing, or equipment analysis is helpful


• Knowledge of ultrasonic testing, thermography, oil analysis, or willingness to learn


• Understanding of maintenance systems, work orders, and preventative maintenance practices


• Strong problem-solving skills to address equipment issues and interpret test results


• Strong communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and operations teams


• Works effectively with contractors and internal teams to support maintenance activities


• Comfortable working with computer systems, databases, and maintenance software


• Dependable attendance and attention to detail in completing assigned work


• Works with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Physical Requirements

• 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: September 25, 2026

Location: Darien, Wisconsin

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.