Industrial Maintenance Technician | Starting Pay $31.00

Flowers Foods•Newton, NC

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure optimal efficiency by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality standards. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Technicians are expected to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, responds to equipment stoppages and mechanical breakdowns, and troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed. Duties may include replacing worn or defective parts, motors, and control devices; operating machine-shop equipment and hand and power tools; and making parts when necessary. Technicians also maintain a clean work area, work as part of a team, and comply with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a 6–9 month vocational/technical program, equivalent military training, at least 45 college credit hours as a substitute for vocational/technical training, or completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” correspondence course.
Technical aptitude and strong mechanical capabilities.
Ability to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery.
Ability and drive to pursue ongoing training.
Ability to work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a mechanic and/or formal training or experience.
Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding; electronics; electrical repairs; industrial equipment installations; alignment; or start-up repairs.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
Respond to and correct equipment stoppages and mechanical breakdowns; troubleshoot as necessary.
Repair or replace worn or defective parts, motors, control devices, and other components.
Operate machine-shop equipment, hand tools, and power hand tools; make required parts when necessary.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Act as a member of a highly functioning team.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and work rules.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.