Maintenance Mechanic

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 as a skilled technician, you will independently drive equipment reliability to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale targets. Core Responsibilities • Preventive Maintenance & CMMS • Ensure the strict execution of preventive maintenance schedules using the plant's Computerized Maintenance Management System. • Document, track, and report all maintenance activities, work orders, and asset improvements using SAP-PM. • Demonstrate proper use and care of condition-based monitoring equipment, including thermography cameras and ultrasound tools. • Equipment Optimization & Diagnostics • Utilize advanced mechanical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts on high-speed processing and packaging lines. • Read and accurately interpret technical drawings and schematics (P&IDs, blueprints, block diagrams, and sketches). • Know and execute the exact method and sequence of operations for testing and diagnosing complex processing equipment. • Collaboration & Continuous Improvement • Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to identify, define, and solve recurring operational challenges. • Communicate technical status updates effectively with managers, supervisors, and peers on a shift-to-shift basis. • Support the continuous skills development of yourself and your teammates. • Physical & Equipment Operation • Safely operate material handling and elevated work equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds. • Work seamlessly alongside electrical, boiler room, and operations personnel to restore system performance. Compliance, Safety, and Technical Standards To ensure product safety and workplace welfare, the Maintenance Mechanic must fully comply with all facility rules and industry-standard protocols. You will be responsible for understanding and executing work against the following standards: • Safety & Hazard Control: LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Hot Work permits, Confined Space entry protocols, NEC, and NFPA standards. • Quality & Food Safety: GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, QCMS, and general health code regulations. • Operational Excellence: Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies. Additional Job Description About This Position The Maintenance Mechanic is vital to ensuring the continuity of our manufacturing production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facility's mechanical infrastructure, minimizing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care. What Success Looks Like in the First 30/60/90 Days: • In 30 Days: Complete plant safety onboarding, get certified on required lift equipment, and become fully trained on facility AM/PM (Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance) standards. • In 60 Days: Build familiarity with our machinery layouts and begin independently completing scheduled PMs (Preventive Maintenance) within the CMMS. • In 90 Days: Confidently respond to and troubleshoot live equipment breakdown calls on the floor, collaborating effectively across shifts to minimize line downtime. Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience) • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). • Experience: At least 2–4 years of hands-on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, OR the successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program. • Teamwork & Autonomy: Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision. • Technical Core: Working proficiency across pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, basic machining, hand tools, welding, and foundational electrical systems. • Problem Solving: Ability to problem solve, provide root-cause analysis, and help implement practical solutions. Preferred Qualifications • Direct maintenance experience on high-speed packaging lines within the food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries. • Familiarity with AutoCAD and file management software. • Strong soft skills with an interest in training and cross-functional knowledge transfer. • Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma). Physical Demands & Work Environment • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and maintain proper balance. • Ability to perform physical actions including climbing steps, working from ladders/lifts, and crawling over, under, or into manufacturing machinery. • Comfortable performing duties in facilities with extreme varying temperatures. Salary and Benefits: The hourly wage for this position is $38.77/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