Bakery Plant Maintenance Technician

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benefi

401(k) Retirement savings plan

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Paid vacation, holidays, and parental

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across bakery equipment. The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work at heights up to 20 feet, and familiarity with electrical and welding tasks.

The position includes rotating assignments and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; trade schooling is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a technician in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, knowledge of support equipment, and system components.
• Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components to ensure proper operation.
• Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches and brakes and verify correct timing.
• Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on equipment; troubleshoot and replace worn drive and conveyor components.
• Identify electrical components and wire or troubleshoot as needed; operate SAP for parts checkout and data entry.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment and comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Welding - electrical

Welding - gas

Metal fabrication

Mechanical troubleshooting

SAP usage

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Trade School certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across bakery equipment. The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work at heights up to 20 feet, and familiarity with electrical and welding tasks.

The position includes rotating assignments and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; trade schooling is a plus.