Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)
About The Position
The Hershey Company Reese Lancaster has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform all installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of packaging equipment and other related equipment. They will be able to troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment using basic and advanced maintenance practices with assistance, and help peers with repairs. Safely use basic hand and power tools such as a drill press, power saw, grinder, etc. Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes and conveyors. Read and interpret written description or engineering drawing relative to the function performed. Safely use machining equipment such as a mill and lathe.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of 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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays and overtime
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have a basic understanding of PC’s and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills
- Must achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment
Nice To Haves
- Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
- Must understand all lockout procedures
- Safely troubleshoot and repair all packaging and robotic equipment
- Safely set up and change a Nibs cutter
- Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operations
- Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics electricians, engineers and supervisors
- Make up a bill of materials as required
- Service, clean and inspect equipment periodically following established PM's (preventative maintenance)
- Safely operator mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts, etc.
- Issue work orders to follow up on needed repairs
- Properly lubricate packaging equipment and packaging lines as per the manufacturer recommended lubrication schedules
- Utilize problem solving techniques in interacting with other employees in resolving issues
- Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM (Preventative Maintenance) schedule or contents
- Safely perform changeovers as they apply to Hayssens DoBoys, Fallas Case Packers/ERectors, Campbell Wrappers, box machines, case erectors, etc.
- Safely change blades in a DoBoy machine and set up to run
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Must have understanding of SAP, entering notifications, logging time and following up with repairs
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
