Industrial Maintenance Lead
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries · Bradenton, FL · 1 wk ago
Management$35–$38/hrFull-time
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, thorough knowledge of support equipment, critical and non-critical equipment components, and equipment operational sequencing
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding, gas welding and cutting, soldering, pipe fittings, and metal fabrication (milling and lathe)
- Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
- Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches, brakes, etc.
- Verify and correct mechanical timing
- Perform proper component lubrication and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment
- Identify mechanical wear and identify, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components
- Identify, wire, and troubleshoot electrical components
- Replace and troubleshoot servo drives, motor controls (motor starters), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Identify and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) components and hardware
- Troubleshoot control wiring
- Update electrical and mechanical schematics
- Train for supervision role: shadow running a shift, SAP and reporting, critical process inspections, and preventive maintenance (PM) work verification of technicians
- Provide coverage for supervisor PTO
- Inspect shop (daily plant walk-through), ensuring cleanliness and that floor is shift ready, delegating tasks to technicians, as needed
- Demonstrate teamwork, communicate with empathy, and display accountability
- Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair and installation
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus
Pay and Benefits
Salary Range- $35 - $38
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Pay range is $35 - $38 per hour.
Please reply by 7/22/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.