Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods•Lynchburg, VA

15d•$31 - $40

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure optimal efficiency in the bakery by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality as top priorities. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate job assignments among different bakery areas. Technicians are expected to seek and complete ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position 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. The role also involves obtaining or holding licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet.
Ability to stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
Possess or attain 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.
One or more years of experience as a technician.
Experience in heating, ventilation, 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 perform preventive maintenance on specific equipment.
Identify mechanical wear, troubleshoot mechanical systems, 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 related to equal employment opportunity, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Perform other duties considered integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and following attendance policies and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.