Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure efficient bakery operations by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate assignments across various bakery areas. Technicians are expected to pursue 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 includes maintaining a clean and safe work environment, following company policies and procedures, and obtaining or holding any licenses required by relevant regulatory 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 areas of the bakery.
Drive and aptitude to pursue ongoing training.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet, stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds, and climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
Possess or obtain applicable licenses required to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least one 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, select and use tools properly, follow general shop practices, perform maintenance tasks, and demonstrate 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 concerning 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 operating rules and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by municipal, county/ward, or state regulators for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.