Mechanical Apprentice

Mondelēz International•Naperville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Mechanic Apprenticeship will ensure 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 mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance. As an apprentice, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards, ensure safety processes are observed, and quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in your area and equipment and report them. During your Apprenticeship, you will attend class 2-3 days a week for approximately 6-8 semesters. You will work at the Bakery in parallel with your class schedule for a combination of 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 tools are covered by Mondelez if the apprentice achieves program requirements set forth by Mondelez. You will perform all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices regarding safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping. You will ensure conformance with all Safety, GMP’s, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards and Food Safety Policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in similar positions.
Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
Capable of working effectively as part of a High-Performance Team.
Ability to problem solve and help with a practical solution.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Working knowledge to include (but not restricted to) pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, machining of parts, some electrical knowledge, hand tool usage, and welding.
At least 2-4 years of manufacturing experience as a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic or successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship Program.
Ability to analyze scenarios and provide root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (IL6S, HPO, TPM).
2-4 years of manufacturing experience.
Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Strong soft skills regarding training and communication for knowledge transfer.
Experience with high-speed packaging lines and production equipment in food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
Familiar with SAP – PM, work order, and asset creation/management.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets.
Execute all standard work processes on equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards.
Ensure safety processes are observed and quality assurance activities are performed.
Understand and report losses in their area and equipment.
Attend class 2-3 days a week for ~6-8 semesters.
Work at the Bakery in parallel with class schedule for up to 40 hours a week (school and work combined).
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.
Troubleshoot, analyze root causes, support improvements, test, install, and conduct mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.