Location: Hazleton,PA, USA
Location: Hazle Township, PA
Position Type: Hourly
Sign-On Bonus: $5000
Summary:
The Hershey Company Hazleton Plant in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey's Special Dark Bars, Hershey's Candy-Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.
The Maintenance Mechanic's primary role is to maintain and support the reliability of manufacturing equipment and processes, through the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. Additional responsibilities include effective troubleshooting and problem solving, efficient repair, and documentation and communication of technical processes, for various mechanical and electrical equipment. Training program is up to 18 months, previous experience will be considered for qualification. Courses may be required, dependent upon level of experience or qualifications.
Job progression opportunities based on skill, experience, and training.
Pay:
* $32.24/hour for the first 30 days, increasing to $34.34/hour after 30 days with satisfactory job performance. Will also receive 0.45 differential pay/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and 0.60 differential pay/hour for 12-hour night shift.
* $5000 Sign-On Bonus
* Overtime Potential
* Manufacturing Incentive Plan 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
* Short Term Disability
* Long Term Disability
Shifts:
* You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS). Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on a different schedule and/or shift.
* Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift: 7am-3pm, 2nd shift : 3pm-11pm and 3rd shift: 11pm-7am). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours/day, Monday through Friday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).
* Continuous Operations Schedule (COS): Rotation of 2-2-3 days on/off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period.
* New hires are typically assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work other shifts during the training period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Upon completion of training:
* Ensures reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment, through preventive maintenance tasks on production and process equipment, including conveying systems, high speed packaging equipment, automated/robotic material handling, utility and process equipment; utilizing technical drawings, equipment manuals, and engineering specifications
* Determine and diagnose changes in component condition through inspection and measurement
* Minimize downtime by collaborating with operations to optimize equipment reliability, through preventive and corrective maintenance techniques
* Communicates and documents critical details through computerized maintenance management system
Minimum Qualifications:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
* Must possess a minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience; mechanical, electrical (480V, 3 phase and control voltage), millwright, welding, plumbing, conveying and packaging equipment
* Must have basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
* Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or similar processes is preferred
* Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
* Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems operational theory, troubleshooting and repair; including ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems
* Experience with mechanical drive systems including chains, belts, shaft, and gear drives and system operation and performance
* Experience with HVAC, boilers, and waste water treatment a plus
Physical Demands:
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
* Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, and bend
* Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms
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
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include, but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.
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-###-#### or ...@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center ...@hersheys.com.
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