Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift (12p-8:30a)
Bradenton, FL, US
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 2023 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 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 and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.
Bringing Home the Dough
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Maintenance technicians perform scheduled as well as unscheduled maintenance tasks. They must possess strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to support production in maintaining an efficient operation. Maintenance technicians must have the aptitude and desire for continued training because of on-going technological improvements.
Should have good mechanical and electrical aptitude and be proficient in troubleshooting both.
Maintenance Technicians must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to perform job assignments throughout the facility. In addition, it is the responsibility of the technician to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.
Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
Position ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures
Position performs 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.
Pay scale is $30-34 an hour.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
• Performs assigned preventive 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 and makes required parts when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Position requires the ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work schedules (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of 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.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years' experience as Production Operator or Technician 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 2 yrs technical education. Things that may be substituted include vocational/technical training, or Equivalent military training, or the successful completion of the AIB engineering correspondence course.
Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend written instruction and record information applicable to the position. Must be able to communicate in English and/or other language if required.
Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed.
Ability to research, ascertain, develop, implement, and monitor required policies and procedures.
Ability to work in extreme heat.
Two (2) or more years' experience in hands-on industrial maintenance and/or formal industrial maintenance training
Experience in industrial maintenance, welding, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, PLC programing and troubleshooting, industrial equipment installations and maintenance, start-up repairs, plumbing, etc.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience.
MOBILITY- Ability to move to all production areas of the plant.
Physical ability to stand and perform work for a full shift on a daily basis.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders
Ability to stop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
SENSORY- Ability to view the product at all workstations and determine adherence to quality Control standards (size, shape, color, cut, etc.).
Ability to distinguish color-coded equipment, operating controls, labels, alarms, and signs.
Ability to hear and distinguish audible alarms.
The hearing, vision, and smell faculties sufficient to detect malfunctions in applicable equipment.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 12/31/2024. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
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.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Diane Roberts at Diane.Roberts@flocorp.com or .
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