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Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Pulp Mill in Plymouth, North Carolina. The ... Use predictive maintenance techniques and data from monitoring systems to anticipate failures.

Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Pulp Mill in Plymouth, North Carolina. The ... Use predictive maintenance techniques and data from monitoring systems to anticipate failures.

Maintenance Inspector

Pryor, OK

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key Responsibilities * Assist the Maintenance Engineer in developing preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs. * Inspect plant equipment and prepare work requests with recommended ...

Maintenance Technician

Upatoi, GA · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... predictive maintenance, and supporting capital equipment projects. The Maintenance Engineer helps maximize equipment uptime, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain compliance with safety and ...

Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Massillon, OH · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintenance & Engineering Manager Location: Massillon, OH Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 Benefits ... This individual will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, capital improvement ...

Maintenance Technician

Auburn, GA

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... predictive maintenance, and supporting capital equipment projects. The Maintenance Engineer helps maximize equipment uptime, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain compliance with safety and ...

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How much do predictive maintenance engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for predictive maintenance engineer in the United States is $26.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a predictive maintenance engineer?

To thrive as a Predictive Maintenance Engineer, you need expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, data analysis, and condition-monitoring techniques, typically backed by an engineering degree. Familiarity with predictive analytics software, vibration analysis tools, and certifications like Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential soft skills in this role. These qualifications are critical for accurately diagnosing equipment issues, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient operations in industrial environments.

What are some common challenges faced by predictive maintenance engineers?

Predictive Maintenance Engineers often encounter challenges such as analyzing complex data sets from various monitoring devices, adapting to rapidly advancing technologies, and balancing urgent repairs with long-term maintenance strategies. They may also need to communicate technical findings to non-technical staff and ensure that recommendations are effectively implemented across different departments. Overcoming these obstacles requires a blend of technical expertise, proactive collaboration, and continuous learning to keep up with best practices. Successfully meeting these challenges helps optimize equipment uptime, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned outages.

What is a predictive maintenance engineer?

A Predictive Maintenance Engineer is responsible for monitoring and analyzing equipment performance to prevent failures before they occur. They use data-driven techniques like vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and machine learning to predict maintenance needs. Their goal is to reduce downtime, optimize asset lifespan, and improve overall efficiency. This role often involves working with IoT sensors, maintenance management systems, and analytics tools to extract insights from machine data.

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Infographic showing various Predictive Maintenance Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,481 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Manager Continuous Improvement - Predictive Maintenance

Conagra Brands

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$109K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Reporting to the Director, Reliability Center of Excellence, you will serve as a member of the Corporate Reliability Center of Excellence and lead the implementation and continuous improvement of maintenance systems, standards, and capabilities across the enterprise. You will guide manufacturing sites in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, work management, and spare parts management, while supporting design for reliability and maintenance readiness for new capital equipment. You will own and lead predictive maintenance across all manufacturing sites, driving the development, execution, and sustainability of a formal program, monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and providing insight to senior leadership.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Lead and support manufacturing sites to develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans and work management execution
  • Conduct assessments of maintenance practices at manufacturing sites and lead development and execution of improvement action plans
  • Own and manage one or more maintenance systems or standards at the enterprise level, including documentation, training, assessments, and key performance indicators
  • Support site readiness activities for new capital equipment, ensuring maintenance preparedness
  • Lead predictive maintenance strategy and execution across all manufacturing sites, including implementation of standards, systems, and best practices
  • Monitor predictive maintenance performance, identify gaps, track key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide guidance and direction to the Reliability Center of Excellence and senior leadership regarding predictive maintenance performance and opportunities
  • Collaborate with sites to assess current predictive maintenance capabilities and support improvement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain predictive maintenance program documentation, including standards, flow charts, and one point lessons
  • Lead monthly predictive maintenance meetings with manufacturing sites, including agenda development, updates, and action tracking
  • Plan and deliver training programs across the organization
  • Partner with external predictive maintenance vendors and service providers
  • Provide remote and onsite support to manufacturing locations as needed
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend investment opportunities to advance predictive maintenance capabilities
  • Participate in Reliability Center of Excellence and engineering meetings and events
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 10 or more years of experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing environment, including 5 or more years in a maintenance manager role
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and parts
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Total Productive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S
  • Deep experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Experience with asset performance management systems related to predictive maintenance
  • Experience with artificial intelligence assisted or driven predictive maintenance
  • Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared, and oil analysis; vibration certification preferred
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems for work management and materials management
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience using collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
  • Experience creating presentations and delivering training to diverse audiences
  • Ability to travel. The typical requirement will be 50%, though it may occasionally necessitate up to 75% depending on project or support needs. Typical travel week will require travelling on Monday morning and returning home Thursday evening/night. Our team works from home on Fridays. Friday travel is not required unless there is a very unusual situation, which typically only happens once or twice a year.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Anticipated Close Date

August 26, 2026

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) 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.


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About Conagra Brands

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Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $11 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We're transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We're modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape - all with a culture that's ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1919

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