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Maintenance Specialist Electrician 3rd Shift

ConAgra Foods


Job Location:

Council Bluffs, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shift: 10:00 PM-7:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $34.21 an hour

Job Summary:

Plant Electrician position that includes up to a $1500 quarterly bonus and an improved pay scale

The Plant Electrician is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to safely providing maintenance support to our fast-paced Council Bluffs IA plant. Utilize both excellent electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs AC DC motors and drives schematics) and mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics hydraulics bearings power transmission lubrication) in our manufacturing environment. Work positively with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

  • Ability to work holidays

  • Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met

  • Ability to read write communicate and comprehend written instructions in English

  • Knowledge of electronic testing equipment

  • Knowledge of Planned Maintenance

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Ability to work independently as well as with others as a team

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/prints

  • Advanced computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets

  • Ability to complete work/purchase requests

  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for assisting Lean Initiatives such as Set-Up Reductions and TPM.

  • Drive Productivity Improvements (Cycle Time Reduction) in Assigned Departments by Optimizing Programming Tooling and Fixturing.

  • Develop and load part programs into controller using any of the below methods: Keyboard; Computer IE Manufacturing.

  • Ability to program variety of machines and controls such as: Fanuc Siemens Allen Bradley GE

  • Ability to make machine setups.

  • Assist with New Equipment Opportunities and Installations.

  • Install maintain and operate all plant electrical (e.g. switch gear high/low voltage drives parts etc.)

  • Set-up all electronic equipment for scheduled production runs

  • Troubleshoot maintain and repair all electronic equipment (e.g. wiring scales metal detectors etc.)

  • Troubleshoot and program PLCs including wiring

  • Conduct daily/weekly PMs

  • Maintain plant lighting

  • Troubleshoot and program CIP

  • Fabricate custom electronic parts

  • Implement safety devices on production lines

  • Complete required reports (e.g. PM Work Orders Centerline etc.)

  • May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Aptitude for both electrical and mechanical environments as well as familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment

  • Willingness to work overtime is required

  • Strong communication skills

  • Proven commitment to safety

  • Advanced troubleshooting skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to solve problems independently

  • Knowledge of Plant safety GMPs confined spaces

  • Ability to be LOTO/PIT certified

  • Knowledge of normal/abnormal

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required. College or trade school preferred.

Experience Required: A minimum of 6 months experience in an industrial maintenance environment and/or equivalent military experience. PLC certification preferred and/or journeyman license.

Anticipated Close Date: June 29 2026

Location: Council Bluffs 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 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were 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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