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 $36.66/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

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