Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Job Location:  Hershey, PA
Position Type:  Hourly
Sign-On Bonus:  $4000

The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo & Syrup, in a high-speed complex environment.
 

Pay: 
 

Starting Pay is $37.95/hour
.75 cent per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
OT Potential!  
$4000 Sign-On Bonus!
Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible
 

Total Rewards:
 

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1! 
· 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
· Hershey Stock Purchase Program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
 

Shifts: 
 

· We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
· Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
 

Candidate Process: 
 

·Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical written and hands-on skills assessment.  Those receiving a passing score on both the written and hands-on mechanical skills assessment will advance to an onsite interview with the hiring team.  

Summary:

The West Hershey Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Mechanical Technicians to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
 

Primary duties of this position are mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.  Responsibilities include mechanical installation, setup, and repair.  Compensation is established on a skill-based pay system.

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:
 

• A minimum of three years experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associates degree in related field or minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment of relevant military experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be flexible to work any shift
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Basic computer skills
• Job related mechanical skills will be assessed

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
• Experience with SAP Maintenance module is preferred
   

Physical Demands:
 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend
   

Working Conditions:
 

• Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
• Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement
   

Assessment Requirements:

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center -askhr@hersheys.com.

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