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Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm /
full-timeLenexa

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Location

Lenexa

Type

full-time

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About this role

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 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 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

Position Summary
Engineering technicians perform scheduled as well as unscheduled maintenance tasks. They must possess strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to support the production technician in maintaining an efficient operation. It is necessary for him/her to be in possession of or capable of acquiring licenses required by city or state to work with boilers, refrigeration and various other job-related equipment. Engineering technicians must have the aptitude and desire for continued training because of on-going technological improvements.

Engineering Technicians IV must have received training in and be deemed proficient in all required skillsets on current level and level(s) below, if applicable. 

Technicians must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout engineering and production. In addition, it is the responsibility of the technician to contribute to the maintenance of a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians. 

Position requires proficiency in the use of SAP including data input, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

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.
  • Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
  • Practices and complies 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.


 

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

One or more years experience as a 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.

  • Must meet/maintain CDC food handling requirements and other governmental and/or customer requirements.
  • 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 a 50 degrees F to 120 degrees F environment. 
     

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency plus no less than a 9/12 month vocational/technical certification courses. Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or two or more years of college education may be substituted for Vocational Technical training.
  • “Other technical training” may include the completion of AIB maintenance engineering course.
     

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.  Starting pay is $32.96/hour.  Please reply by February 20th.  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 Martin Velasquez at [email protected] or .

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Skills,Mechanical Skills,Troubleshooting,Preventative Maintenance,Scheduled Maintenance,Safety Compliance,SAP Proficiency,Welding,HVAC,Industrial Equipment Installation,Repair,Data Input,Data Retrieval,Reporting,Power Hand Tools,Machine Shop Equipment

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1919

What you'll do

  • Technicians perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on plant equipment and machinery, ensuring efficient operation. They are responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical breakdowns and maintaining a clean work area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm / do at Flowers Foods?

As a Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm / at Flowers Foods, you will: technicians perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on plant equipment and machinery, ensuring efficient operation. They are responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical breakdowns and maintaining a clean work area..

Why join Flowers Foods as a Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm /?

Flowers Foods is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company.

Is the Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm / position at Flowers Foods remote?

The Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm / position at Flowers Foods is based in Lenexa, Kansas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Industrial Maintenance Technician / 7am to 3pm / position at Flowers Foods?

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