Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLCs, Motors & Welding

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Growth training

Paid leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep bakery equipment running safely and efficiently across multiple departments.

You'll perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and repair components to ensure continuous production. The role requires hands-on skills, the ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and rotate assignments across areas.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technician experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Technical/Trade School certification is a plus.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and crawl under machinery.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool use, and general shop tasks.
• Inspect and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Identify, wire, and troubleshoot electrical components and drive systems.
• Use SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow company policies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical & mechanical

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade School certification

Tools

SAP

PLC diagnosis

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep bakery equipment running safely and efficiently across multiple departments.

You'll perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and repair components to ensure continuous production. The role requires hands-on skills, the ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and rotate assignments across areas.