Industrial Maintenance Technician | Starting Pay $31.00

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. We craft moments of joy through brands like Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Our culture values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

About the role

Industrial Maintenance Technicians ensure optimal efficiency by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, prioritizing safety and quality. This role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate across various bakery areas. Ongoing training is essential due to evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdowns.
• Troubleshoots issues as necessary.
• Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, etc.
• Operates machine shop equipment, hand tools, power hand tools, and fabricates required parts.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Acts as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety and work rules.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED plus one of the following:
  • Successful completion of a 6-9 month vocational/technical degree (e.g., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, or similar program).
  • Equivalent military training.
  • Successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours (may substitute for vocational/technical training).
  • Completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” correspondence course.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a mechanic and/or formal training or experience.
• Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); welding; electronics; electrical repairs; industrial equipment installations; alignment; start-up repairs, etc.

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

Starting pay: $31.00 per hour.