1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking a 1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a focus on safety and quality.

This role requires mechanical aptitude, flexibility to rotate across bakery areas, and willingness to pursue ongoing training as technology evolves. The position includes climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Experience in electronics, electrical repairs, HVAC, welding, and mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper tool usage.
• Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Identify wear and troubleshoot drive and conveyor components.
• Use SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical repairs

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training

Tools

SAP

Job description

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1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Thomasville, GA, US

Date: Aug 3, 2026

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Bringing Home the Dough

Industrial Maintenance Technicians ensure optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards being a top priority. They must possess a technical mindset and demonstrate strong mechanical capabilities, while being flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Industrial Maintenance Technicians must have the aptitude and drive to seek and acquire on-going training due to ever evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Role requires the ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty (20) feet, the ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty (50) pounds, and the ability to climb onto and under machinery, as required.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, knowledge of support equipment, and thorough knowledge of critical equipment components and critical equipment operational sequencing
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding, gas welding, cutting, soldering, pipe fittings, and metal fabrication (milling and lathe)
• Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches, brakes, etc.
• Verify and correct mechanical timing
• Perform proper component lubrication and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment
• Identify mechanical wear and identify, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components
• Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry
• Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Maintenance Technician and/or formal training or experience.
• Experience in Electronics, Electrical repairs, Industrial Equipment installations, Alignment, Start-up repairs, Part fabrication, Welding, HVAC, etc.
• Physically capable of rapid, unimpeded movement to all areas of plant. Able to climb fixed and portable ladders. Able to crawl under and climb onto machinery and equipment. Able to enter and exit confined spaces.
• Ability to utilize tools as required by the particular maintenance job and carry a tool pouch weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to lift and hold up to 50 pounds from floor level to 48 inches. Dexterity in fingers, arms, and hands enough to perform complex wiring, welding, and written communication.
• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 2 years of vocational/technical training or equivalent work experience, which includes electronic/electrical technology and machine maintenance.

Salary Range- $27.75 - $28.96 hourly

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Lori Miller at [e-mail].

Job Segment: Pipe Welding, Maintenance, Welding, Machinist, Fabrication, Manufacturing

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.