Industrial Maintenance Lead
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. From Nature's Own and Wonder to Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, each product reflects a commitment to taste, quality, and community. The company fosters a culture of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on work location.
About the role
The Industrial Maintenance Lead is a developmental position designed to prepare the incumbent for a supervisory role, often acting as Industrial Maintenance Supervisor in their absence. This role contributes to and fosters the professional development, aptitude, and technical expertise of all hourly members of the industrial maintenance department.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, and 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
- Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including adherence to work schedules, attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules
- Possess or attain licenses required by respective municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus
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
Pay
Starting pay: $36.30 per hour.