Production Line Mechanic - 1st Shift

Conagra Brands; Henning (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Pension

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Henning, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the operation of our PAM cooking spray production and office facilities. You will join a team of over 150 associates and help keep plant equipment running by troubleshooting, removing, installing, replacing, repairing, and testing parts and components to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with electrical and pneumatic maintenance, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous aerosol line mechanic experience strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Commitment to safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Experience performing electrical and/or pneumatic maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Keep production equipment in good condition and working order.
• Inspect machines and equipment to identify issues, replace defective parts, and make adjustments to support continued production operations.
• Use equipment manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment.
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment.
• Perform electrical and pneumatic maintenance work on production equipment.
• Complete housekeeping and sanitation activities during and at the end of each shift.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and support projects using maintenance expertise.
• Support preventative maintenance activities for production machinery.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 5:00 AM-5:15 PM

Hourly Rate: $28.35 an hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will support the operation of our production and office facilities at the Henning plant, where we produce PAM cooking spray. You will join a team of more than 150 associates and help maintain plant and production equipment by troubleshooting, removing, installing, replacing, repairing, and testing parts and components to support safe and efficient operations.

A Taste Of Your Responsibilities

• Keep production equipment in good condition and working order.
• Inspect machines and equipment to identify issues, replace defective parts, and make adjustments to support continued production operations.
• Use equipment manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment.
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment.
• Perform electrical and pneumatic maintenance work on production equipment.
• Complete housekeeping and sanitation activities during and at the end of each shift.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and support projects using maintenance expertise.
• Support preventative maintenance activities for production machinery.

Ingredients Required For Your Success

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous aerosol line mechanic experience strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Commitment to safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Experience performing electrical and/or pneumatic maintenance work.

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. [Hourly Phy...ments.docx | Word]

Anticipated Close Date: September 25, 2026

Location: Henning, Illinois

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.