Maintenance Level 4 (IV) – (Automation Technician)

Conagra Brands · Russellville, AR

Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Russellville, AR. As well as help provide coverage during working hours to all lines within the plant.

Tools it names: PLC, Automation, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 28 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 231 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 60%
✓ PLC 58%
Robotics 35%
Team leadership 26%
Root cause 25%
Union environment 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Conagra Brands in Russellville

3 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in controls roles at Conagra Brands.

Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift · Reliability · Supervisor
Senior Automation Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor

Full description from Conagra BrandsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Special Qualifications/ Previous Experience

✓Ability to use machine shop equipment, (punch press, mills, lathe, grinder and hand tools)
✓Proficient SAP skills
✓Basic Microsoft Office skills (Office, Excel, Power Point)
✓Good written and oral communication
✓Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings.

Anticipated Close Date: November 27, 2026

Location: Russellville, Arkansas

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

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Shift: various start times-various end times

Hourly Rate: $35.24 an hour

Hourly Rate up to $3 5 . 24

2nd Shift - additional $0.10 shift differential

3rd Shift - additional $0.30 shift differential

•Support and work cooperatively with production personnel to assure efficient operation of equipment.
•Follow and perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment. Create/monitor work orders as necessary to allow scheduled repair(s) and parts tracking/availability.
•Troubleshoot and repair equipment support systems and components in a timely manner . ( Ex . conveyor belts, motors, grinders etc.)
•Assist in new equipment installation and equipment rebuilds .
•Assist in back filling positions as needed to cover vacations and time off on other shifts. As well as help provide coverage during working hours to all lines within the plant.
•Work with brands such as Allen Bradley, SIEMENS, and SEW.
•Conduct PLC programing and troublesh ooting also, HMI troubleshooting.
•Other duties as assigned

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.