Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Reese Plant

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company’s Reese Plant in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its non-union, high-speed manufacturing facility, which produces products including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Kit Kat. The role involves mechanical installation, setup, and repair in a fast-paced team environment. The mechanic also maintains equipment parts and supply inventories by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipts, and provides mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests. This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $39.54 per hour, an additional $1.00 per hour shift premium for second- or third-shift work, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, overtime potential, and eligibility for the Manufacturing Incentive Plan. The successful applicant must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Shift assignments are based on plant needs and discussed during the interview process. Applicants must pass written and practical mechanical assessments; the written assessment may be completed remotely before an onsite interview and hands-on assessment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Must have a basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills, as well as machine shop and welding skills.
Must pass both a written and practical mechanical assessment.
Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described, including standing, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, climbing ladders, and bending.
Must work around operating equipment and in confined spaces.
Must use required personal protective equipment and wear company-issued uniforms.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience.
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology.
Experience with the SAP Maintenance module.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical installation, setup, and repair.
Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.