HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

The Hershey Company•Robinson, IL

10d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, Zero, Brookside Fruit Crunchy, & Scharffen Berger, in a high-speed complex environment. Summary:Maintenance Support Technicians are skilled in electrical, mechanical, or utility maintenance. This Support technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize the plant HVAC/Building & Grounds. This position will be on an off-shift.

Requirements

Refrigeration Universal license is required
EPA 608 Certification is required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be flexible to work all shifts which could be 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)
Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to achieve a passing score on a written NOCTI exam in the respective discipline
Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
1-2 years hands on HVAC work in manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

Plant operations: steam boilers/systems, water boilers/systems, cooling tower systems, air heating, ventilating, and cooling units, refrigeration units, compressed air units, power distribution and switching, raw material storage, warehouse and material handling equipment, fire protection and security, entry and primary distribution of utilities, gas, electric, and water, waste water treatment plant, building & grounds as required.
Preventive maintenance: PM01s, PM02s, TECO PM03s as required
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
Welding: silver soldering, soft soldering, tig, mig, arc, and brazing
Plumbing/Piping: flaring, compression, and pro-press
Water treatment: chemical types, testing procedures and knowledge of alarms
Maintain a safe working environment through continuous housekeeping, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions and display safe operational methods and practices
Must maintain the standard of the plants Good Manufacturing Practices to produce a safe and quality product
Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes
Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components
Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance