Industrial Maintenance Tech - 2nd shift

ConAgra Foods•Fort Madison, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Tech ensures the reliability of plant systems and equipment by performing predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance. The role supports safe, efficient operations across the facility, coaches team members, assists with training, and helps maintain clean, safe work areas while aligning work with safety, quality, and food standards. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and works the second shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. The hourly rate is $35.77, plus a $0.45 shift differential.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Knowledge of commercial manufacturing equipment, HVAC, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with food manufacturing equipment.
  • Technical or vocational training in a maintenance-related field.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Complete daily shift reports before leaving at the end of the shift.
  • Attend daily DDS meetings for the assigned area, where applicable, and arrive prepared to discuss action items.
  • Review submitted defects so the Line Structure Team can discuss and approve corrective work.
  • Work with maintenance supervisors to drive departmental improvement.
  • Audit equipment guarding daily to ensure fasteners are in place and cannot be removed by hand.
  • Teach and mentor new hires and current employees.
  • Work with planners to identify needed work.
  • Review preventive maintenance wording for improvement opportunities and regularly audit PM completion for the assigned area.
  • Promote teamwork and improvement among the crew.
  • Address issues that may reduce absenteeism and tardiness within the team.
  • Treat coworkers and supervisors with respect and maintain good working relationships with fellow mechanics.
  • Identify ways to streamline procedures and processes without jeopardizing accuracy.
  • Identify ways to improve guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), food safety, and product quality.
  • Inform the supervisor promptly of problems that may result in significant downtime.
  • Ensure accidents and incidents are accurately reported and documented in a timely manner.
  • Consult the supervisor about situations outside the role's authority.
  • Provide performance guidance and training for mechanics.
  • Recommend corrective actions when appropriate and provide fair performance appraisals when requested.
  • Evaluate the progress of new hires and maintenance trainees.
  • Work with supervisors to delegate assignments when necessary.

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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