Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant at The Hershey Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Posted in Other about 4 hours ago.





Job Description:

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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