The Hershey Company

Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant


Pay$37.95 / hour
LocationHershey/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 125141

      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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  • About the company

      6329445 The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.