Plumber

Plumber

Philadelphia, United States

Company
Flowers Foods
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Flowers Foods

Job Description
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 a variety of piping trade functions in the installation, maintenance and repair of pipe systems of water, steam, air, ammonia, oil, etc. needed for sanitation, heat, power, waste disposal, fire protection, and other uses in the bakery.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
• Performs other essential and non-essential duties as directed by supervision.
• May supervise the work of helpers and apprentices on assignment.
• Operates Powered Industrial Equipment as required.
• Practices preventative maintenance by replacing worn or defective parts with items obtained from stock or by fabrication before they break or damage the product or the machine.
• Runs, inspects, adjusts and repairs, if necessary, all machinery prior to and during production run.
• Completes work orders as assigned.
• Performs repairs, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the physical plant, equipment and machinery, according to standards. 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.
• Install, maintain and repair all pipe systems, pressure systems and pressure kettles in the entire bakery.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layout or other written or verbal instructions.
• Make standard computations as to size, weight, type and quantity of pipes, fittings, etc..
• Plans sequence of operations to effect repairs with minimum of time and expense.
• Cut, bend, connect and assemble various size pipe, using hand or power driven machines.
• Install piping supports and hangers, in walls or floors with air hammer, saw or drill. Apply suitable insulation where required.
• Make standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, reamers, drills, hammers, chisels, saws, torches for burning, soldering, brazing and heliarc welding.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, devices, etc.
• May do welding repairs, except pressure welding.
• Make boiler and refrigeration repairs permissible under code.
• Repair and adjust all regulating and / or cut off devices used on all fluid and gas systems.
• Maintain, diagnose, exchange or repair pumps of all types.
• Make minor repairs and recalibrate recorders and pneumatics controllers.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems throughout the bakery.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Follows established Company Policies & Procedures, Sanitary Codes, and Safety Requirements.
• 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.
• Completes daily work cards and other paperwork, documenting work activities and man hours.
• 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

Four years apprenticeship or Journeyman’s plumber’s licence or equivalent experience. Two years additional experience in piping work, including refrigeration and air conditioning, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Analytical Skills:
• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical problems quickly.

Control Skills:
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Communication Skills:
• Ability to communicate with production employees and management to solve and prevent mechanical problems.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by _______. 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 Michelle Gussom at [email protected] or .
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q What is the median annual salary for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is projected at $67,100 in 2026, up from $61,550 in May 2023 due to 2.3% annual wage growth. The hourly median rate is $32.26, with the lowest 10% earning $41,500 and the highest 10% earning $106,900. Entry-level positions start at $46,000 annually.
Q What H-2B visa requirements apply for foreign plumbers seeking work in the US in 2026?
As per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas for temporary plumber jobs have a FY2026 cap of 68,333, split evenly between October-March and April-September halves. Employers must file Form I-129 with Labor Condition Application proving no qualified US workers, costing $460 filing fee. Visas are valid up to 9 months, extendable to 3 years maximum.
Q What education and experience are required for plumber apprenticeships in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, plumber apprenticeships require a high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old, with no prior experience needed for entry-level. Programs last 4 years, including 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at $18-$25/hour starting wage and 576 hours of classroom instruction. Completion grants journeyman status.
Q What documents are needed to apply for plumber jobs or apprenticeships in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, required documents include a high school diploma or GED, Social Security card, valid driver's license, birth certificate proving age 18+, and proof of legal work authorization. Apprenticeship applications also need a resume listing any shop or math courses and may require a drug test result. Submit via Apprenticeship.gov sponsor search.
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