Shift: various start times-various end times

Hourly Rate: $28.36 an hour

The Automation Technician is responsible for a variety of responsibilities including the maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automation, controls, and technology systems and equipment. You will be a facility wide resource. Candidate willing to accept automation and electrical maintenance responsibility while observing all safety regulations and ensuring GMP and quality standards are met to maintain the efficient flow of production. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. You will work on site at the Council Bluffs location. Start Rate $37.34 per hour, attendance Incentive $0.70 for 3rd shift.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturing including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals
• Develop positive working relationships, working individually and with others as a team
• Communicate difficult concepts to non-technical individuals
• Travel for training and continuous improvement activities
• Lift up to 75 lbs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote Conagra Brands values
• Develop, initiate automation technologies
• Train plant technicians in the use of automation maintenance techniques and technologies
• Promote and incorporate current safety rules and regulations into the automation processes
• Provide technical support for production equipment and processes across the facility
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals
• Troubleshoot process issues with appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, automation software) and diagnose the cause
• Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain automation servers
• Backup and organize all automation related documentation (programs, schematics, network information, manuals)
• Must observe and practice all Department/Plant Procedures including wearing required PPE
• Follow plant safety, food Safety, sanitation standards, and follow all GMP guidelines

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Planned Maintenance and maintenance work cycle
• Knowledge of installation, operation, and repair of electrical and automation equipment
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls systems
• Knowledge of electronic components such as HMIs, VFDs, sensors, process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation software such as Factory Talk, Factory Talk View, Control Logix, RS Logix
• IT skills and ability to set up computers, analyze IT issues and resolve them
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office & Preferably SAP
• Analytical, planning, and ability to solve problems
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's, & confined spaces
• Be LOTO/PIT certified

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

Two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

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 any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Anticipated Close Date: January 2, 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 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.