Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift
Conagra Brands · Louisville, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Louisville, KY.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1634 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 52%
- Automation 36%
- Root cause 33%
- Robotics 33%
- Welding 33%
- Team leadership 30%
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This plant: Conagra Brands in Louisville
3 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Supervisor - Off Shift (Food Manufacturing) · Quality · Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician (6pm-6am) · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Specialist - 1st Shift (Food Manufacturing) · Quality · Specialist
Full description from Conagra BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆You will perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
- ◆You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete repairs in a timely manner.
- ◆You will support equipment changeovers, startups, and shutdowns as needed to meet production schedules.
- ◆You will follow food safety, quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices
requirements
at all times.
- ✓You will document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status to the Maintenance Team Leader and operations partners.
- ✓You will participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
- ✓Previous experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- ✓Working knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- ✓Experience reading and interpreting technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
- ✓Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Physical
Requirements
More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental
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Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Hourly Rate: $32.45 an hour + $0.75 shift differential
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will support the Louisville, Kentucky manufacturing facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. You will work onsite in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and partner closely with operations and maintenance teammates to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Schedule: This position follows a 4x4 schedule, working four (4) consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by four (4) consecutive days off. Based on business needs, employees may be required to work an additional shift. This position is eligible for overtime and double-time pay in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
A Taste of Your
can differ but include
- •Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
- •Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
- •Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
Anticipated Close Date: November 25, 2026
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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.