Industrial Maintenance Technician, 3rd (Night) Shift

Tuscaloosa Organic Baking Co. LLC; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 3rd (Night) Shift at our Alabama bakery. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and quality standards throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and may have trade certification. Proficiency with HVAC, welding, electrical, and SAP is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school certification a plus.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in a bakery environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper tool usage; perform maintenance tasks.
• Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components; identify wear.
• Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches and brakes.
• Verify and correct mechanical timing; lubricate and perform preventive maintenance.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical components and perform wiring tasks.
• Use SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with company policies.

Skills

HVAC

Welding

Electrical

Industrial equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade School certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Technician, 3rd (Night) Shift (47161)

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 crawl under machinery, as required.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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, 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
• 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

• 2+ 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/ hr - $33.74/ hr

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

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.

This position pays between $30/hr - $33.74/hr.