1st Shift Entry Level Mechanic
About The Position
The Entry Level Mechanic supports production operations at Conagra Brands’ Marshall, Missouri facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant and production equipment. The role helps maintain equipment reliability, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and perform repairs that support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. It reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is performed on-site. The position works the first shift, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at an hourly rate of $22.17. Extended shifts, overtime, and weekends may be required based on production and business needs. The manufacturing environment may have high noise levels and varying temperatures. Physical tasks may include standing, walking throughout the facility, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, repetitive work, and frequently lifting, pushing, or carrying materials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of progressive mechanic experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Vocational technical training in machine maintenance.
- Electrical experience.
- Ability to read and write English to complete production and quality documentation.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
- Familiarity with basic shop equipment, electric arc welders, plasma cutters, torches, and basic hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and components on plant and production equipment.
- Keep mechanical equipment in good condition and working order.
- Inspect machines and equipment to identify problems, replace defective parts, and make adjustments to support continuous production operations.
- Use equipment manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment.
- Use hand and power tools to work on equipment and components.
- Perform electrical and pneumatic work on production machines.
- Perform welding, electrical, and fabrication work as needed.
- Work extended shifts, overtime, and weekends based on production and business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance.
- 401(k)/pension eligibility.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee resource groups and team collaboration.
- Paid time off.
- Volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
