Maintenance Technician II, Night Shift - Bakery Plant
Conagra Brands · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 3 days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Indianapolis, IN.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
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- PLC 52%
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- Welding 39%
- Root cause 22%
- Robotics 20%
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This plant: Conagra Brands in Indianapolis
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Full description from Conagra BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Ingredients Required for Success
- ✓At least 6 months of maintenance experience in a production, manufacturing, or distribution environment with automated machinery.
Physical
Requirements
More information about the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. In a manufacturing environment, noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary. Depending on the work being performed, physical and environmental
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Shift: 6:00 PM-6:30 AM
Hourly Rate: $32.92 an hour + $0.50 shift differential
Do You Have a Taste for Something Big?
As a Maintenance Technician you will help maintain production equipment and support reliable operations at our Indianapolis Bakery plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, assist with repairs and provide maintenance support to production lines. You will report to the Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Manager.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- •Perform preventive maintenance: Prepare equipment for operation and complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
- •Troubleshoot equipment: Troubleshoot, maintain and install electrical and production equipment and assist with repairs.
- •Support production: Respond to line calls and provide maintenance support to help keep production equipment operating efficiently.
- •Plan scheduled work: Review work schedules and confirm the equipment and supplies needed to complete assigned maintenance work.
- •Coordinate maintenance activities: Conduct shift turnovers, review assigned tasks and pending equipment issues and provide input to supervisors to support maintenance scheduling.
- •Respond to equipment needs: Review and respond to emergency and non-emergency maintenance situations.
- •Support maintenance operations: Use maintenance software to complete preventive maintenance activities and support an efficient flow of production.
- •Read technical information: Read and understand blueprints to support maintenance and equipment work.
- •Work with contractors: Provide guidance to outside contractors performing work in the facility.
- •Support continuous improvement: Participate in the Conagra Performance System.
may include
- •Being on your feet and walking throughout the facility for extended periods.
- •Climbing stairs or ladders and kneeling as needed.
- •Performing repetitive tasks.
- •Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
Anticipated Close Date: December 4, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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.