Maintenance Technician, AM, Bakery Plant - Atlanta
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LocationAtlanta, GA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentIndustrial Maintenance
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
willingness and ability to advance
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong problem-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
flexible and willing to work various shifts
willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electro-mechanical components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pneumatic components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing 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
at least 18 years old
willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
Skills
PLCs
variable frequency drives
reverse osmosis (RO)
carbon filtration
wastewater pH correction
UV and ozone treatment systems
480V C3 motor starters
distribution systems
Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Free lunches
Description
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
Responsibilities include:
Develop a knowledge base of plant maintenance including:
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maintain troubleshoot, repair, and improve the mechanical processes of the equipment/facilities at the Manufacturing plant,
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perform preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance of process equipment throughout the plant,
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troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment,
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create requisitions needed for parts and supplies,
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build steel, stainless steel and aluminum fabrications as required for process improvement,
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weld stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and Mig,
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troubleshoot PLC and computer-controlled devices,
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perform minor plumbing, building repair, and maintenance,
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read and interpret schematics and drawings,
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operate forklift, high lift, etc.,
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perform housekeeping duties in the work area and
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assist with other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The required qualifications for this position include:
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at least 18 years old
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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
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experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
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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
Hours of Work
4:00am - 4:00pm; Wednesday - Saturday
Work Environment
Temperatures could range from -37 degrees to 90 degrees + Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
Frequency of Pay
Weekly
Minimum Base Pay
24.30
Maximum Base Pay
43.40
Potential Annual Base Pay
50,544 - 90,272
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.
Other Compensation Information
Meal differential: A $.50 per hour meal differential is paid to associates if there is not a cafeteria at or near the facility they work in.
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 Information
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Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
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An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Group health, dental and vision plans
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
Travel Frequency
0%
Address
5475 Bucknell Drive Sw
City
Atlanta
State
Georgia
Zip Code
30336-2505
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Legal
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Facility
Atl Bakery Manufacturing Plant B042
Compensation Type
Hourly Paid
Department
Industrial Maintenance
Job Category
Maintenance & Equipment