Industrial Electrician

Mondelez International · Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time a piece of bakery or production equipment went down unexpectedly and everyone was waiting on you to fix it. What did you do first?

how the candidate prioritizes under pressure and whether they follow a systematic troubleshooting process rather than guessing

Tell me about a time you had to perform LOTO on equipment where the process wasn't straightforward or someone tried to rush you past it.

whether safety discipline holds up under production pressure and peer pushback

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a mechanic, operator, or supervisor about the cause of an equipment failure. How did you handle it?

collaboration and communication skills in a diverse team, and whether ego gets in the way of solving the problem

Give me an example of a repair you made that turned out to be a temporary fix. How did you communicate that to the next shift or to your supervisor?

honesty and handoff communication, since gaps here cause repeat failures and safety risks

Technical

Tell me about the most complex 480V system you've worked on. What made it complex and how did you approach it?

depth of hands-on experience with the voltage level this plant runs, not just textbook knowledge

Say a VFD is throwing intermittent faults on a mixer line and the fault code doesn't point to an obvious cause. How would you narrow it down?

structured diagnostic method for a specific, common failure mode rather than parts-swapping

Can you read a schematic and tell me how you'd trace a circuit if you were handed a print you'd never seen before, for equipment you didn't install?

real fluency with blueprints and schematics versus just claiming familiarity

Describe your experience with PLCs on the plant floor. Have you ever modified logic, and if so, what was the situation?

whether the candidate has actual PLC programming or logic-editing experience, which is a preferred but not required skill

What does arc flash safety mean to you in practice, day to day, not just as a policy on paper?

whether safety knowledge is internalized habit or just something they can recite

How do you go about identifying and reporting recurring equipment losses in your area so the same failure doesn't keep coming back?

familiarity with tracking downtime causes and contributing to reliability improvement, tied to the AM/PM standards mentioned

Situational

If you found a small electrical issue during a routine PM check that wasn't causing a problem yet, would you fix it immediately or log it for later? Walk me through your thinking.

understanding of preventive maintenance philosophy versus reactive firefighting

This role requires flexibility for 2nd or 3rd shift. How have you handled off-hours or overnight troubleshooting in the past, especially with less support around?

realistic expectations about working alone on off-shifts and comfort making calls without immediate backup

If you're in the middle of troubleshooting one line and get pulled to an emergency on another, how do you decide what to do?

triage judgment and whether they think about overall plant impact versus just finishing what's in front of them

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Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? 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. Work Schedule: • Shift Flexibility Required: Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules. • Location: On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant. 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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