Job Description
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a Mechanic to join our team in Oakdale California! The Oakdale Plant, home to Hunt’s Tomatoes, Rosarita, Manwich & more, encompasses over 800 employees and sits on over 22 acres of land. You will report to a Supervisor and join a team of other maintenance personnel.
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment to ensure continuous operation and compliance with safety and quality standards. You are working a “journey-level” position, where you are fully qualified and trained with significant experience, capable of working independently.
Under the direction of a Supervisor, you may perform a specific maintenance function as assigned within an overall facility, or within a designated operational department. Specific examples of Mechanic focused responsibilities may include:
- Automotive
- Boiler or Steam Systems
- General Machinery
- Fabrication/Sheet Metal
- Labeling and/or Casing
- Plumbing and Piping
- Refrigeration
- Seamers and Fillers
- Warehousing
Primary Duties
- Qualify as a journey-level Mechanic (MIV).
- Communicate effectively and work closely with Head and/or Lead Mechanics and other maintenance professionals to align maintenance and repair efforts with production goals or facility-specific needs.
- Perform and oversee routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement effective solutions to restore functionality quickly and efficiently.
- Under the direction of a Supervisor, may lead, mentor, train, and supervise Mechanics within a department or maintenance function, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality of work.
Secondary Duties
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, verifying compliance with applicable standards.
- Provide guidance and training to other (journey-level and non-journey-level) Mechanics, fostering skill development and promoting best practices.
- Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance procedures, recommend upgrades or adjustments to equipment, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
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.
