Industrial Maintenance Technician III - Dave's Killer Bread Starting Pay at $36.09

About the role

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Brands include Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The company fosters a culture of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

Industrial Maintenance Technicians ensure optimal efficiency by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards as a top priority. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Technicians must have the aptitude and drive to seek ongoing training due to evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Physical requirements: ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of 20 feet; ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to 50 pounds; ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.

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, 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
• Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry
• Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a technician in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or related field

Essential Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $36.09 per hour. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.