at The Hershey Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant
Posted Date:
May 31, 2024
Requisition Number:
122156
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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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
