Job Description

Shift: This role is 3rd Shift, 12:00 PM-12:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $30.72 an hour + $3rd shift $1.00 shift differential

Conagra Brands is looking for  Maintenance Electrician Technicians to staff its Armour plant in Ft. Madison, Iowa ! The Vienna Sausage capital of the world is looking for candidates that have a strong work ethic, possess strong technical skills with a solid mechanical aptitude, capable of performing highly diversified duties to install and maintain electronic components of production machines and the plant facility’s equipment, and have the desire to work in a team-based environment.

Main Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning electrical systems in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment
• Install safety and distribution components: switches, resistors, circuit break panels, etc
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through conduits
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulate cables, cleaning circuits, etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs electronic tests and inspections, cleaning contacts or circuit boards, ensuring that systems are grounded.
• Perform mechanic skills focus on electrical, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facility.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Be responsible for executing all required quality processes and documentation
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance
• Assists in training new employees
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to effectively use the English language, in verbal or written form
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret work instructions and safety rules
• Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Repetitive arm and hand motions during working shift
• Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
• Able to lift 40 pounds consistently
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends
• Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to raw food material, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

Essential functions are as follows:

The physical demands described for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling in tight spaces, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The starting wage for a Maintenance Electrician Technician position is $35.82 Additional wage opportunities are available through a Skill Based Pay system in which an individual can earn up to $42.93 per hour. Conagra Brands also offers shift differential payment for those working off-shift. Full time Maintenance Electrician Technicians will be expected to work a 40+ hour per week. The individual will be required to work overtime, some holidays, and some weekends. (Don't worry - we give plenty of notice regarding scheduled OT!) Additionally we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

 

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. ​

 

Anticipated Close Date: April 25, 2025

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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.

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