Lead Automation Technician

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Mondelez (MDLZ) International, Inc is on a mission to lead the future of snacking by offering the right snack, at the right time, made the right way. Working for a global company with iconic brands, and supporting the Clif Bar business, you'll have a chance to make impactful changes. To your career. To your community. To your planet. And, to your life!   

LOCATION: This position is an onsite role, based in Twin Falls, Idaho at the Clif Bar Plant.

Mission: Provide industrial automation maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of the production facility. The successful Lead Automation Technician will build trusted partnerships and act as a champion for Clif Bar's Aspiration of Sustaining Our People while modeling the 5 Ingredients.

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 multi-task 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

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez 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 Clif Bar, 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.  

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.

Pre-employment reference checks and drug-screening are required.