Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods•Houston, TX

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians maintain bakery equipment through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, prioritizing safety and quality standards. The role requires mechanical aptitude and adaptability to rotate assignments across different bakery areas. Technicians are expected to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position involves 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and capabilities, and flexibility to rotate assignments across bakery areas.
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.
Ability and willingness to pursue ongoing training.

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 use, general shop practices, maintenance skills, and knowledge of support equipment.
Lubricate components properly and perform preventive maintenance on designated equipment.
Identify mechanical wear; 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 integral to the job, including meeting work schedules and attendance requirements and following applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.