1st Shift Entry Level Mechanic
About The Position
Conagra Brands is seeking a Mechanic to join their team. This entry-level position involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant and production equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of progressive mechanic experience in a manufacturing or production environment, and vocational tech training in machine maintenance. The mechanic will be responsible for keeping equipment in good working order, inspecting machines to identify problems, and making necessary adjustments to ensure production runs smoothly. This role requires the ability to use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot equipment, as well as proficiency with hand and power tools. Electrical and pneumatic work on production machines, welding, electrical, and fabrication experience are also part of the responsibilities. The position may require working seven days a week and extended shift schedules.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years progressive mechanic experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Vocational tech training in machine maintenance
- Carry and push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Read and write English for completion of production/quality documents
- Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages
- Familiar with and ability to use basic shop equipment, electric arc welder, plasma cutter, torch and basic hand tools
- Electrical experience
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience
- Electrical experience
- Fabrication experience
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, and test parts/components on plant & production equipment
- Keep mechanical equipment in good condition and working order
- Inspect machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make necessary adjustments to ensure production operation
- Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment
- Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, and test parts/equipment on plant and production equipment
- Perform electrical and pneumatic work on production machines
- Welding, electrical and fabrication experience
Benefits
- Wages starting at $23.17 per hour plus & $3.50/hr attendance bonus
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage available
- Up to 10 paid Holidays per year
- Eligible vacation after 30 pay checks
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Store
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
