Industrial Electrician
Mondelez · Chicago, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Mondelez (food & beverage) in Chicago, IL. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair bakery equipment to maximize operational reliability.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Openings
- 4 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Mondelez in Chicago
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Full description from MondelezAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
Education & Certifications
- ✓Required: High School Diploma or GED.
- ✓Preferred: Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
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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.
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.
Work Schedule
- •Shift Flexibility Required: Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.
- •Location: On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant.
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.
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Job Type
Regular
Manufacturing core
Manufacturing