Industrial Maintenance Technician | Starting Pay $31.00

Flowers Foods; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Career growth and leadership training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment reliability and safety in our bakery operations. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

The role covers preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment, with HVAC, welding, electronics experience valued. A vocational/technical degree or equivalent training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years or more experience as a mechanic or formal training.
• Experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning; welding; electronics; electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Respond to equipment stoppage or breakdowns and perform repairs or part replacements.
• Operate machine shop equipment and hand tools; fabricate parts when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Collaborate as part of a high-functioning team.
• Follow all company policies and safety rules.

Skills

Mechanic experience

HVAC experience

Welding

Electronics repair

Education

Vocational/technical degree

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Technician | Starting Pay $31.00 (47494)

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 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 reflects Honesty & 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.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Troubleshoots (when necessary). Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, etc.
• Operates machine shop equipment, hand tools, power hand tools, and makes required parts when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years experience as a mechanic and/or formal training or experience.
• Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding, electronics, electrical repairs, industrial equipment installations, alignment, start-up repairs, etc.

High School diploma or GED plus: successful completion of a 6-9 month vocational/technical degree (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, or similar program) or, equivalent military training or, successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for vocational/technical training, or completion of the AIB "Science of Baking" correspondence course.

Starting Pay: $31.00

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

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.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Caterina Smith at [e-mail] or (1) 828 6956000 .