Flowers Foods is Hiring an Engineering Technician!

Location: Lenexa, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay Rate: $32.96/hour
Schedule: Varies by facility and operational needs
Application Deadline: Please reply/apply by January 7, 2026

Overview

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with iconic brands such as Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in maintaining efficient, safe, and high-quality bakery operations by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across production and engineering systems.

This role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise, comfort working with evolving technology, and the flexibility to rotate job assignments throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks

• Complete scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery

• Respond to equipment stoppages and mechanical breakdowns

• Troubleshoot issues and repair or replace worn/defective parts, motors, and control devices

• Operate machine shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools; fabricate parts as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety, work rules, attendance, and compliance standards (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)

• Use SAP software for data input, reporting, and maintenance documentation

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management

Requirements (Must-Have)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completion of 9–12 month vocational or technical certification program, OR equivalent military training, OR related technical training, OR two or more years of college education

  • Acceptable technical training may include the AIB Maintenance Engineering course

• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical aptitude

• Ability to rotate job assignments across engineering and production areas

• Ability to work as part of a high-functioning team

• Ability to obtain or maintain required licenses to work with boilers, refrigeration, and other regulated equipment (as applicable by location)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a technician

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • HVAC

  • Welding

  • Electronics

  • Electrical repairs

  • Industrial equipment installation, alignment, or start-up

• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Professional growth and leadership training

• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave