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Industrial Electrician

Mondelez International · Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a problem with a PLC or VFD on the line. What did you find and how did you fix it?

hands-on depth with PLC/VFD systems and whether they can explain the reasoning, not just the fix

Tell me about a time your read of an electrical blueprint or schematic turned out to be wrong, or you caught a mistake in one. What happened next?

honesty about errors and skill in reading and cross-checking technical drawings

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker or supervisor about how to fix a piece of equipment. How did you handle it?

collaboration style in a team-based, unionized shop floor environment

Tell me about a repair you made that didn't hold, and what you learned from it.

willingness to own mistakes and adjust approach, a sign of reliability on critical infrastructure

Technical

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a 480V motor circuit that keeps tripping its breaker on a bakery production line.

whether the candidate has a real diagnostic method for high-voltage systems rather than guesswork

Describe your process for locking out and tagging equipment before you start electrical work.

whether LOTO is second nature and correctly sequenced, not just something they say they follow

What's your experience modifying or writing PLC logic, and can you give an example of a change you made and why?

depth of PLC programming experience beyond basic troubleshooting, which is a preferred skill here

What kind of manufacturing equipment have you worked on before, and how complex was the electrical system involved?

whether their equipment experience matches the complexity of bakery production machinery

Situational

A cookie line goes down mid-shift and the plant is losing production every minute. How do you decide where to start looking?

prioritization skill and comfort making fast decisions under downtime pressure

Have you ever had to make a judgment call about arc flash risk on a job? What did you do?

real-world safety judgment versus textbook knowledge of PPE ratings

How do you approach preventive maintenance versus reactive repair when you're juggling both on the same shift?

understanding of PM/AM standards and ability to balance planned work against emergencies

If you noticed a pattern of equipment losses in your area that nobody had flagged yet, what would you do about it?

initiative in tracking and reporting technical losses as the job requires

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The full job description

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Job Description Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It with Pride.   How You Will Contribute   You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. Operating with a high degree of technical   expertise , you will   maintain   electrical systems to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale targets.   Key Responsibilities:   • Execute all standard electrical work processes using AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Progressive Maintenance) standards.   • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair bakery equipment to maximize operational reliability.   • Ensure all safety processes are   observed , and quality assurance activities are strictly performed.   • Identify , track, and report technical and equipment losses within your assigned area.   What You Will Bring   A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:   • Industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and system diagnostics.   • Strict adherence to industrial safety and quality standards (e.g., LOTO, arc flash safety).   • Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating as   appropriate to   the plant site.   • Strong collaboration skills within a diverse, fast-paced team environment. About This Position   The Industrial Electrician is vital to ensuring the continuity of our bakery's production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facility's electrical infrastructure, minimizing manufacturing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care.   Ultimately, your   expertise   directly   impacts   the overall productivity and reliability of bakery’s operations.    Position Requirements   Education & Certifications:   • Required:   High School Diploma or GED.   • Preferred:   Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.   Technical Must-Haves:   • Proven industrial electrical experience working with   480V   systems.   • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and   maintaining   PLC & VFD   systems.   • Proven experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and production equipment.   • Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical schematics.   Preferred Skills:   • Experience with PLC programming, logic modification, and industrial system coding. Salary and Benefits: The hourly wage for this position is $43.69/hour. The position offers healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.   Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see  eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Manufacturing core Manufacturing

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