Industrial Maintenance Lead

Flowers Baking Co. of Lafayette, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead in Lafayette. The role focuses on maintaining plant efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with a clear path to supervisory duties. You will mentor hourly maintenance staff and ensure safe, compliant operation while supporting continuous improvement.

The position requires a proven background in industrial electrical work, PLCs, and mechanical drive systems, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair and installation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, tool selection and usage, general shop practices and maintenance tasks.
• Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and troubleshoot issues.
• Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches and brakes and verify timing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubricate components on equipment.
• Identify wear, troubleshoot, and replace drive and conveyor components.
• Inspect electrical components and troubleshoot with wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Train for supervision role and support shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Industrial electrical wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Industrial Maintenance Leads ensure optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The Industrial Maintenance Lead is a developmental position, designed to prepare incumbent for a supervisory role, often acting as Industrial Maintenance Supervisor in supervisor's absence. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all hourly members of the industrial maintenance department.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• * Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, thorough knowledge of support equipment, critical and non-critical equipment components, and equipment operational sequencing
• * Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding, gas welding and cutting, soldering, pipe fittings, and metal fabrication (milling and lathe)
• * Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• * Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches, brakes, etc.
• * Verify and correct mechanical timing
• * Perform proper component lubrication and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment
• * Identify mechanical wear and identify, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components
• * Identify, wire, and troubleshoot electrical components
• * Replace and troubleshoot servo drives, motor controls (motor starters), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• * Identify and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) components and hardware
• * Troubleshoot control wiring
• * Update electrical and mechanical schematics
• * Train for supervision role: shadow running a shift, SAP and reporting, critical process inspections, and preventive maintenance (PM) work verification of technicians
• * Provide coverage for supervisor PTO
• * Inspect shop (daily plant walk-through), ensuring cleanliness and that floor is shift ready, delegating tasks to technicians, as needed
• * Demonstrate teamwork, communicate with empathy, and display accountability
• * Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
• * 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

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• * 2+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair and installation

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• * High school diploma or equivalent is required, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Salary Range- $29.11/HR

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

9/25/2026

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.