Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods•Goldsboro, NC

10d•$27 - $33

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help maintain the efficiency of bakery operations by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality as top priorities. The role calls for a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate among assignments in different bakery areas. Technicians are expected to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position involves maintaining and troubleshooting bakery equipment and support equipment, carrying out preventive maintenance, and using SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry. Employees must comply with company policies and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role requires climbing fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet, stooping and bending while lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing onto and crawling under machinery as needed. Required licenses may include licenses from municipal, county/ward, or state agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical mindset and strong mechanical capabilities.
Ability to rotate job assignments throughout various bakery areas and pursue ongoing training.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of 20 feet.
Ability to stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least 1 year of experience as a technician.
Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding; electrical work; industrial equipment; automotive repairs; or a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, and general knowledge of support equipment.
Lubricate components properly and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment.
Identify mechanical wear; identify, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components.
Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry.
Apply learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including those relating to EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Perform other duties deemed by management to be integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and adhering to attendance policies and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
Possess or attain licenses required by relevant municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.