at Mondelez International in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?
We are the creators of BelVita, Wheat Thins, Nutter Butter, Ritz Crackers, and Chips Ahoy! To name a few.
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
The Electrical Apprentice will learn how to maintain and improve the efficient and reliable operation of high-speed processing and packaging equipment. This includes troubleshooting, analyzing root causes, supporting improvements, testing, installing, and conducting all electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
During you Apprenticeship , you will:
+ Be enrolled at Daley College – Industrial Electronics Technician (IET) Apprentice Program in conjunction with the ICATT Apprenticeship Program
+ ICATT: Learn More About Us – ICATT Apprenticeship Program (icattapprenticeships.com)
+ Daley College Mechanical Program: https://catalog.ccc.edu/academic-program-requirements/mechatronics-engineering-technology-aas/
+ Be a part-time employee at the Mondelez Chicago Bakery .
+ Attend class 2-3 days a week for ~6-8 semesters. Classes are often 5:30 – 9:30 pm.
+ Work at the Bakery in parallel with your class schedule for a combination up to 40 hours a week between school and work combined.
+ Class and work schedules are aligned with your Supervisor/Trainer at the beginning of each class/semester.
+ The costs of tuition, books (stipend), and tool are covered by Mondelez if the apprentice achieves program requirements set forth by Daley College and Mondelez.
+ Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices regarding safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
+ Ensures conformance with all Safety, GMP’s, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards and Food Safety Policies.
Skills you will gain to contribute after your Apprenticeship has been completed:
+ Perform all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices regarding safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
+ Ensure conformance with all Safety, GMP’s, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards and Food Safety Policies.
+ Diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
+ Repair, maintain, and upgrade electrical equipment following the company guidelines and strategy.
+ Read and understand process and wiring schematics (P&IDs, One-Line Diagrams, Ladder Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Block Diagrams, etc.)
+ Perform PLC troubleshooting and programming.
+ Perform HMI troubleshooting and programming.
+ Able to demonstrate proper use and care of testing equipment including but not limited to megohmmeters, thermography cameras, electrical meters, probes, calibration instruments, and PLC programs.
+ Knowledge of industrial 3 phase equipment, controls, VFD drives, PLC, Communication Protocols, HMI, and control devices (e.g., Allen Bradley)
+ Able to troubleshoot and repair equipment up to 480V AC.
+ Perform calibration of 4-20 mA instruments and other low voltage systems.
+ Familiar and able to troubleshoot all signal and device types (discrete, analog, digital)
+ Understanding of ethernet IP addressing, including subnet and gateway addressing
+ Knowledgeable with basic electronic control devices so that installation and terminations can be made without physical or electrical damage to the equipment.
+ Gain the tools and knowledge to disassemble and reassemble equipment that is necessary to get to an electrical problem.
+ Ability to troubleshoot and service all electrical motors (AC, DC, servo, etc.).
+ Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical problems are encountered.
+ Install and maintain electrical control systems.
+ Install and maintain lighting and conduit.
+ Know and understand method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing processing equipment.
+ Collaborate with electrical engineers and others to identify, define, and solve problems.
+ Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and peers on a shift-to-shift basis.
+ Ensure execution of preventive maintenance schedules for electrical distribution system, control equipment and instrumentation using CMMS.
+ Support the development of others and yourself.
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
+ High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
+ Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
+ Ability to problem solve and help with practical solutions.
Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are examples of duties that may be performed:
+ Climb steps.
+ 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.
+ Work from ladders and lifts.
Preferred:
+ 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
+ Strong soft skills regarding training and communication for knowledge transfer
Job Specific Requirements after Apprenticeship Completion
+ An understanding of Basic Electronics and Electrical Theory.
+ Install and maintain motors, motor control circuits, VFD drives, safety circuits, and 480v-power distribution.
+ At least 2-4 years manufacturing experience as a hands-on Electrician or planned completion of an approved Apprenticeship Program.
+ Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
+ Ability to problem solve and help with practical solutions.
What you need to know about this position:
+ Membership in the IUOE 399 Union
+ As low seniority member in Union, overtime will likely be encountered once the apprenticeship has ended and full-time employment begins.
+ Voluntary overtime opportunities are also available.
+ Shift preference is based on seniority and is not known at the time of hire.
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.
