Industrial Maintenance Lead — Path to Supervisory Role

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Growth training

Paid leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to ensure optimal efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

This developmental role prepares you for a supervisory position, overseeing hourly maintenance staff and contributing to training and performance development. The role requires proficiency in electrical wiring, PLCs, motor control, and mechanical repairs, with a path toward supervision and shift coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair and installation.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, and general shop practices.
• Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches and brakes.
• Verify and correct mechanical timing; perform preventive maintenance.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical components and servo drives; wire and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Shadow running a shift and SAP reporting to prepare for supervision role.

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 ensure optimal efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

This developmental role prepares you for a supervisory position, overseeing hourly maintenance staff and contributing to training and performance development. The role requires proficiency in electrical wiring, PLCs, motor control, and mechanical repairs, with a path toward supervision and shift coverage.