Electrician - PLC, High Speed

Electrician Position

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

Performs the variety of electrical trade functions for the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy in the entire manufacturing plant bakery. Must be willing to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Rising to the Challenge : Position Responsibilities

Performs assigned tasks. Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of industrial electrical equipment used in the Manufacturing Plant Bakery for light, power and automatically controlled machinery such as transformers, circuit breakers, AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives, sensors, PLCs and HMIs, camera systems, robotics, temperature control systems, monitoring instrumentation and other electrical / electronic systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic controls on conveyors, ovens, mixers, high speed packaging equipment, control panels and other plant equipment. May serve as a Night Electrician for Production. Solves all electrical emergency problems or contacts supervisor for instructions. Performs minor mechanical repairs or adjustments. Locates and diagnoses troubles in the electrical system or equipment. Rebuilds / refurbishes and tests electrical and electronic assemblies. Plans sequence of operations to effect repairs with minimum of time and expense. Reports major problems to the Supervisor for decisions. Works with blueprints, drawings, layout, or written or verbal instructions. Capable of interpreting complicated wiring diagrams and schematic drawings. Capable of laying out work. Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment. Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools, measuring devices, and testing instruments. Uses conduit bending and threading equipment, drills, hoists, etc. Operate Powered Industrial Equipment as required. May supervise the work of helpers and apprentices on assignment. Follows established Company Policies & Procedures, Sanitary Codes, and Safety Requirements. Performs preventative maintenance and completes work orders as assigned. Completes daily work cards and other paperwork, documenting work activities and man hours. 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. Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (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

At least two (2) years additional plant experience involving industrial equipment applications, a working knowledge of electronic controls, high speed packaging machinery, and basic knowledge of PLC's and VFD (Allen Bradley preferred).

Additional Ingredients : Essential Job Requirements

Four (4) year Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent preferred but may be substituted with work experience. Competent with computers and software including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Rockwell software a plus. Experience with PM and work order systems.

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