Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; 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

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for 1st Shift in Knoxville, TN. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on bakery machinery, rotate assignments, and ensure safety, quality, and reliability of equipment.

The role requires a technical mindset, ability to work at heights up to 20 feet, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Prior welding and fabrication skills are a plus, with SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade tech diploma a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool usage and general shop practices.
• Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot and replace drive and conveyor components.
• Use SAP for parts checkout and data entry.

Skills

Safe work habits

Tool usage

Electrical welding

Gas welding

Pipe fittings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Conveyor components

SAP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Location: Knoxville, TN, US

Date: Sep 8, 2026

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 Technicians ensure optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards being a top priority. They must possess a technical mindset and demonstrate strong mechanical capabilities, while being flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Industrial Maintenance Technicians must have the aptitude and drive to seek and acquire on-going training due to ever evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Role requires the ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty (20) feet, the ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty (50) pounds, and the ability to climb onto and under machinery, as required.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, knowledge of support equipment, and thorough knowledge of critical equipment components and critical equipment operational sequencing
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding, gas welding, 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
• Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry
• 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

• 1+ years of experience as a technician in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Salary Range- $30.77 per hour

EEO Statement

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.

Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Job Segment: Pipe Welding, Maintenance, Welding, Electrical, Law, Manufacturing, Engineering, Legal

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.