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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic $37.88/hr 3rd shift

Mondelez International · Naperville, IL

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had a piece of production equipment go down unexpectedly on off-shift with no engineer around to help. What did you do first?

whether they can troubleshoot independently under pressure with minimal supervision

Tell me about the last time you had to read a blueprint or schematic to fix something you'd never worked on before. How did you approach it?

real comfort with technical drawings versus just claiming the skill

Tell me about a repair where you had to decide between a quick fix to get the line running now and a proper fix that would take longer. How did you make that call and who did you loop in?

judgment about balancing uptime pressure against doing the job right

Describe a situation where you disagreed with an operator or another mechanic about the cause of a breakdown. How did you resolve it?

ability to work collaboratively across operations and maintenance without ego getting in the way

Tell me about a Continuous Improvement or team project you were part of that actually changed how a piece of equipment or a process ran.

genuine engagement with CI tools like IL6S rather than passive attendance

Technical

What's your process for locking out a machine that has multiple energy sources, like electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic, before you start a repair?

actual working knowledge of LOTO procedure, not just familiarity with the term

Describe your hands-on experience with pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Give me a specific repair you've done on each.

depth of the multi-craft skill set the job actually requires

How much have you used a computerized maintenance system like SAP in your last role, and what did you actually enter versus what a planner handled?

real familiarity with CMMS work order documentation, since SAP is named specifically

Tell me about a time you had to do a job that required entering a confined space or doing hot work. Walk me through the permit process you followed.

whether they actually know and respect confined space and hot work permitting, not just checkbox awareness

What's your experience with basic machining or fabricating a replacement part on the spot when the exact part isn't in stock?

practical shop skills beyond just swapping pre-made parts

Situational

Say a conveyor motor keeps tripping its breaker every couple hours on a packaging line and production is pushing you to just keep resetting it and running. What do you do?

whether they'll cut corners under production pressure or diagnose the root cause properly

If you noticed a machine guard was missing or a coworker was about to skip a lockout step to save time, what would you do?

willingness to enforce safety rules even when it slows things down or creates friction

This role is third shift, weekends and holidays as needed. What has your experience been working off-hours schedules, and how do you keep yourself sharp at 3 a.m. when something breaks?

realistic expectations and track record with the shift demands, not just willingness on paper

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The full job description

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Job Description 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 : As Journeyperson Mechanic , your main responsibility will be to perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment to keep in good running order. Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and perform mechanical repairs to minimize downtime. Work collaboratively with Operations Team to share knowledge and contribute to a Continuous Improvement environment What you need to know about this position: Responsibilities and duties: • Utilize mechanical ability and knowledge to repair, replace defective parts and equipment. • Ability to r ead and interpret drawings, blueprints or sketches . • Working knowledge to include (but not restricted to) pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, machining of parts, some electrical knowledge, hand tool usage, and welding. • Must be qualified to operate forklifts, manlifts, ladders and scaffolds. • Work effectively with electrical, boiler room, and/ or operations personnel when needed. • Participate in groups or teams to enhance the reliability and productivity of equipment and processes. • Report all work through a computerized maintenance system (SAP). • Assist enhancements to computerized maintenance system. • Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment. • Knowledge and complete usage of LOTO, hot work permits, confined space permits. • Protect the company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill and knowledge in the use of Company investments. • Support and participate in business initiatives ie. HACCP, QCMS, etc. More about this role What you will bring : • At least 2 years manufacturing experience in similar positions • Served and satisfactorily completed an approved Apprenticeship or Training • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision • Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (IL6S) • Capable of working effectively as part of a High Performance Team • Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required • Ability to problem solve and help with practical solution Physical Demands :  • Climb steps • Work from ladders and lifts • Lift 50 pounds and maintain balance • Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures • Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties Education / Certifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Work schedule: 3rd shift Benefits : • You will be eligible for the comprehensive benefit package that has been negotiated by the company and union. • Our union locations offer competitive benefits; including, but not limited to: • Health and welfare (medical and dental). • 401(k) Savings Plan. - Family and medical leave. • Military leave. - Paid time off. • 13 Paid Holidays for qualified candidates. • Company-Paid Life Insurance. • Disability Insurance. • Retirement benefits. • Bereavement Leave of Absence Policy - U.S. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellness #ushourly Salary and Benefits: The hourly wage for this position is $37.88/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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