Industrial Maintenance Lead — Develop into Supervisor

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across the plant. This developmental role prepares incumbents for supervisory responsibilities while developing hourly maintenance staff.

You will demonstrate safe work habits, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, update schematics, and train for supervision. A high school diploma is required; PLC knowledge and welding experience are a plus.

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, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

Industrial electrical wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair

Installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade School certification

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across the plant. This developmental role prepares incumbents for supervisory responsibilities while developing hourly maintenance staff.

You will demonstrate safe work habits, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, update schematics, and train for supervision. A high school diploma is required; PLC knowledge and welding experience are a plus.