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Mechanical Apprentice

Mondelēz International
Naperville, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026
💰 $52,000/yr

About the role

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

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

How you will contribute 

 

This is an apprenticeship program for Mondelēz International. 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. 

During you Apprenticeship, you will: 

  •  Attend class 2-3 days a week for ~6-8 semesters. 

  • 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 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

What you will bring 

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

  • At least 1 years of manufacturing experience in similar positions. 

  • Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required. 

  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision. 

  • Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (IL6S, HPO, TPM) 

  • Capable of working effectively as part of a High-Performance Team. 

  • Ability to problem solve and help with a practical solution. 

 

More about this role 

 

Education / Certifications: 

  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). 

  • Served and satisfactorily completed an approved Apprenticeship or Training 

 

Job specific requirements: 

  • 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

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Mondelēz International

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