Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant
The Hershey Company

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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