Bakery Maintenance Technician: Preventive & Troubleshooting

Flowers Foods; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Growth and leadership training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc., a leader in packaged bakery goods, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support bakery operations. The role emphasizes preventative and corrective maintenance across plant equipment, requiring mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.

Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with opportunities for training and growth within a safety-conscious environment. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, with additional vocational/technical training or

Qualifications

• Two or more years of mechanic experience or formal training/experience.
• Experience in heating, ventilation and air conditioning; welding; electronics; electrical repairs; industrial equipment installations; alignment; start-up repairs.
• High School diploma or GED plus: completion of a 6-9 month vocational/technical degree or equivalent military training or 45 college credits may substitute for vocational/technical training.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/breakdown; repairs/replaces worn parts and motors.
• Operates machine shop equipment and tools; fabricates required parts.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Works effectively as part of a high-functioning team.
• Adheres to company safety rules and policies.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/technical degree

Military training

45 college credits

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc., a leader in packaged bakery goods, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support bakery operations. The role emphasizes preventative and corrective maintenance across plant equipment, requiring mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.

Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with opportunities for training and growth within a safety-conscious environment. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, with additional vocational/technical training or