Industrial Maintenance Technician Sign on Bonus

Flowers Foods•Jamestown, NC

23h•$34 - $35

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure optimal efficiency by carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, flexibility to rotate assignments across bakery areas, and willingness to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position includes physical work such as 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 salary range is $34.20–$35.40. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $500 at 45 days, $500 at 90 days, and $1,000 at 180 days. Flowers Foods offers full-time employees comprehensive health and medical benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional growth and leadership training, and paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave. Benefits may vary by work location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical mindset and strong mechanical capabilities.
Ability to rotate job assignments across various bakery areas and 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.
Ability to possess or obtain applicable regulatory licenses for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least 1 year 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 use, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, and general knowledge of support equipment.
Lubricate components properly and perform preventive maintenance on specified 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 EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Perform other duties considered 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 municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.