Maintenance Technician, ON, Bakery Plant - Lakeland

Apply Job Req. ID 23082BR Date Posted 03/15/2023 Location Lakeland, Florida

As a Maintenance Technician for the Publix Bakery Plant you’ll utilize state of the art instruments and industry best standards to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the performance of a wide array of equipment. Our Bakery Plant produces award-winning products such as breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, muffins, danish, dry mixes, fillings, icings, and glazes. Without our Maintenance Technicians, the Publix Bakery Plant simply couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. Our two bakery plants are located in Lakeland, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia.

One of the following positions is available: Maintenance Technician Class A, B, or C.

The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.

Responsibilities include:

Develop a knowledge base of plant maintenance including:

maintain troubleshoot, repair, and improve the mechanical processes of the equipment/facilities at the Manufacturing plant
perform preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance of process equipment throughout the plant
troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
create requisitions needed for parts and supplies
build steel, stainless steel and aluminum fabrications as required for process improvement
weld stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and Mig
troubleshoot PLC and computer-controlled devices
perform minor plumbing, building repair, and maintenance
read and interpret schematics and drawings
operate forklift, high lift, etc.
perform housekeeping duties in the work area and
assist with other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

at least 18 years old
basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
willingness and ability to advance
willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong problems-solving skills
self-motivated individual
ability to lift in excess of 50lbs
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
ability to demonstrate safe work habits
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
flexible and willing to work various shifts
willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
- electro-mechanical components and systems
- pneumatic components and systems
- hydraulic components and systems
- process instrumentation
experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
documented PLC and instrumentation training
experience maintaining 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
experience troubleshooting 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program
ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems
experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps and piping
experience inspecting back flow preventers for proper operation
strong analytical skills
ability to train others
previous food plant experience
flexible and willing to work various shifts

Minimum Base Pay 20.15 Maximum Base Pay 36.05 Frequency of Pay Weekly Hours of Work 6:00pm - 6:30am; Rotating days of the week Travel Frequency 0% Work Environment Temperatures could range from 70 degrees to 90 degrees + Fahrenheit for an extended period of time. Year End Bonus To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay. Address 3260 New Tampa Hwy City Lakeland Region FL between Orlando and Tampa Potential Annual Base Pay 41,912 - 74,984 Other Compensation Information Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
Group dental plan
Group vision plan
Sick pay
Paid Parental Leave
Long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Paycheck direct deposit
Credit union
Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).