Industrial Maintenance Technician — Training & Career Growth

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Career growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Batesville, AR, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep bakery equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and troubleshooting across various systems and conveyors, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement. The role requires at least 1 year of technician experience, HVAC/welding/electrical exposure, a high school diploma, and willingness to train on new technologies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a technician.
• Experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool usage, general shop practices and maintenance tasks.
• Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on specific equipment.
• Identify wear and troubleshoot/replace mechanical drive and conveyor components.
• Use SAP for parts checkout, reporting and data entry.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment and comply with company policies.

Skills

Technical mindset

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Batesville, AR, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep bakery equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and troubleshooting across various systems and conveyors, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement. The role requires at least 1 year of technician experience, HVAC/welding/electrical exposure, a high school diploma, and willingness to train on new technologies.