Lead Automation Technician

Mondelēz International; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 131,148,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to operate and maintain bakery equipment under autonomous and progressive maintenance standards. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting production targets and providing technical guidance across teams.

The role requires PLC/VFD proficiency, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work a night shift (5:45 PM–5:45 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule).

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform maintenance safely.
• Understanding of bakery automation maintenance strategy.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment following AM/PM standards.
• Provide feedback on maintenance strategy and training programs.
• Serve as technical automation expert for the facility as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to optimize processes.

Skills

Operating machines

Safety standards

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Electronics degree

Tools

VFD

PLC

Conveyor Systems

Servo Motors

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.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

Responsibilities & Outcomes

Ability to meet deadlines and complete planned and unplanned maintenance tasks safely and effectively.

Provide constant feedback and input on the bakery automation maintenance strategy.

Provides feedback and direction on bakery training programs.

Ability to serve as the key technical automation expert for the facility as needed.

A strong attitude of customer service towards production, quality, and all other internal customers.

Considerable knowledge of food manufacturing processes and accompanying automation protocol.

Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and other maintenance troubleshooting guides.

Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with time, people, and equipment restraints in a professional manner.

Be flexible and available to interact and connect with people at all levels in the organization.

Be self-directed and motivated.

Demonstrate proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Display the ability to multitask and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Take ownership and responsibility for actions, behaviors, and contributions.

Prior experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors.

Strong PLC wiring experience, with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Proven PLC troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Proficient in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Experience with pumps and pumping systems.

Ability to troubleshoot industrial automation equipment and identify areas for improvement.

Perform regular maintenance and repairs on industrial automation equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors.

Utilize your expertise in PLC wiring, troubleshooting, and programming to diagnose and resolve issues with automation equipment.

Conduct electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to identify and address any equipment malfunctions.

Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to optimize the performance and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols while working on equipment.

Maintain accurate documentation of automation maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.

Weekend work or overtime may be required as business needs arise.

What You Bring

• Agility over Perfection
• Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Take ownership and responsibility for actions, behaviors, and contributions.
• Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technical degree preferred.
• Experience with high-speed packaging machinery preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative/predictive maintenance procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to safety & lock-out / tag-out programs.
• Ability to address problem-solving in a team setting.
• Experience with hand & power tools.
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience

Work Schedule

Night Shift 5:45PM - 5:45AM (2-2-3 schedule)

Salary and Benefits

The hourly wage for this position is $46.73/hr. In addition, this position offers an annual incentive program of a target of 5% of your salary. In addition, Mondelez International offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, 401K retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Business Unit Summary

We are the makers and bakers of iconic brands including Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, Triscuit, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids and many others. 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 snacks 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.

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