Industrial Maintenance Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

Tuscaloosa Organic Baking Co., LLC; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Apprentice to participate in a hands-on apprenticeship that shadows skilled technicians and teaches preventive maintenance, safety practices, and equipment troubleshooting across bakery systems.

The program emphasizes rotation through various areas of the bakery, with a strong focus on safety and equipment reliability, while supporting career development in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or related field

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, and general shop practices
• Assist with assigned preventive maintenance tasks and scheduled maintenance
• Respond with team to equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown
• Assist in Identifying mechanical wear and assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Apprentice to participate in a hands-on apprenticeship that shadows skilled technicians and teaches preventive maintenance, safety practices, and equipment troubleshooting across bakery systems.

The program emphasizes rotation through various areas of the bakery, with a strong focus on safety and equipment reliability, while supporting career development in industrial maintenance.