Industrial Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift

Flowers Foods•West Jordan, UT

About The Position

Flowers Foods is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to ensure optimal efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This developmental position is designed to prepare the incumbent for a supervisory role. The Lead may act as the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor when the supervisor is absent and contributes to the professional development, aptitude, and technical expertise of hourly industrial maintenance employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable regulatory agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least 2 years of technician experience, with demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair, and installation.

Responsibilities

Use safe work habits, select and use tools properly, and apply general shop practices and maintenance procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of support equipment, equipment components, and equipment operational sequencing.
Perform electrical and gas welding and cutting, soldering, pipe fitting, and metal fabrication using milling and lathe equipment.
Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches and brakes.
Verify and correct mechanical timing.
Lubricate components properly and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment.
Identify mechanical wear; 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 and update electrical and mechanical schematics.
Train for a supervisory role by shadowing shift operations and learning SAP and reporting, critical process inspections, and verification of technicians’ preventive maintenance work.
Provide supervisor coverage during paid time off.
Conduct daily plant walk-throughs to inspect the shop, ensure cleanliness and shift readiness, and delegate tasks to technicians as needed.
Demonstrate teamwork, communicate with empathy, and display accountability.
Apply learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including equal employment opportunity, harassment prevention, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Perform other duties considered integral to the job, including following work schedules, attendance policies, and applicable operating rules and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable municipal, county or ward, or state regulatory agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.