Industrial Maintenance Technician - Up to $45/hour (Based on assessment)

Flowers Foods•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure the efficient operation of bakery equipment by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality as top priorities. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, flexibility to rotate job assignments across bakery areas, and willingness to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position involves climbing fixed and portable ladders to heights of up to 20 feet, stooping and bending while lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing onto and crawling under machinery as needed. Technicians may need to obtain licenses required by applicable municipal, county, or state regulators to 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.
Ability and willingness to seek and acquire ongoing training.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of 20 feet, stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds, and 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 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 those concerning equal employment opportunity, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Perform other duties considered integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and complying with attendance policies and applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by relevant regulatory agencies for work involving boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.