Entry-Level Maintenance Technician for Plant Equipment

Flowers Baking Co. of Lakeland, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benef

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lakeland, FL seeks an entry level maintenance engineer to assist maintenance teams with scheduled and unscheduled tasks protecting product safety and quality. The role covers plant equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, and requires basic technician experience.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $22.40 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth and training within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience as Production Operator or Technician, with relevant trades exposure.
• Experience in HVAC systems, welding, electronics, electrical repairs, and equipment installations.
• Familiarity with alignment, start-up repairs, and plant maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Respond to and fix equipment stoppages or mechanical breakdowns; perform repairs as needed.
• Operate machine shop equipment and fabricate parts when required.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow company policies including safety, EEO, and SOX requirements.
• Other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

HVAC experience

Welding

Electronics

Electrical repairs

Industrial equipment installations

Alignment

Start-up repairs

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lakeland, FL seeks an entry level maintenance engineer to assist maintenance teams with scheduled and unscheduled tasks protecting product safety and quality. The role covers plant equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, and requires basic technician experience.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $22.40 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth and training within a supportive manufacturing environment.