Bakery Plant Maintenance Technician - Growth & Training

Flowers Baking Co of Newton, LLC; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Growth training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Newton, NC is hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians to maintain plant equipment, perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and support multiple bakery lines.

Candidates must have strong mechanical skills, be adaptable, and able to rotate assignments across the plant. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with a comprehensive rewards package including health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience as a mechanic or formal training.
• Experience in HVAC; welding; electronics; electrical repairs; industrial equipment installations; alignment; start-up repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Troubleshoots. Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts.
• Operates machine shop equipment, hand tools, power hand tools, and makes required parts when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

HVAC training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery maintenance equipment

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Newton, NC is hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians to maintain plant equipment, perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and support multiple bakery lines.

Candidates must have strong mechanical skills, be adaptable, and able to rotate assignments across the plant. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with a comprehensive rewards package including health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and growth opportunities.