Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Hazleton Plant

Hershey•Hazleton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic maintains and supports the reliability of manufacturing equipment and processes by performing preventive and predictive maintenance. The role also involves troubleshooting, problem-solving, equipment repair, and documenting and communicating technical processes for mechanical and electrical equipment. Training may last up to 18 months, with previous experience considered toward qualification; courses may be required depending on experience and qualifications. Job progression opportunities are based on skill, experience, and training. The position is at The Hershey Company's union Hazleton Plant in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, a high-speed food manufacturing facility. Employees may be assigned to either an 8-hour Monday-through-Friday Traditional Work Schedule or a rotating Continuous Operations Schedule. New hires may be assigned to night COS or second- or third-shift TWS and must be flexible to work any shift during training. Mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Starting pay is $36.97 per hour, with shift differentials of $0.45 per hour for second and third 8-hour shifts and $0.60 per hour for 12-hour night shifts. The role is eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus, overtime, and the Manufacturing Incentive Plan. Applicants must pass a pre-hire mechanical skills assessment. Employment offers are contingent on required drug screening and background checks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical (480V, 3 phase and control voltage), millwright, welding, plumbing, conveying, and packaging equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Must be flexible to work all shifts and eligible for placement on a 12-hour rotational schedule.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, which may be assigned up to 30 minutes before the end of a shift.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete the required maintenance-specific pre-hire skills assessment.
Must complete post-offer drug screening, physical assessment, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or similar processes.
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including operational theory, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems.
Experience with mechanical drive systems, including chains, belts, shafts, and gear drives, and understanding of their operation and performance.
Experience with HVAC, boilers, and wastewater treatment.
Good attendance.

Responsibilities

Maintain reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance on production and process equipment.
Maintain conveying systems, high-speed packaging equipment, automated and robotic material-handling equipment, and utility and process equipment.
Use technical drawings, equipment manuals, and engineering specifications to perform maintenance.
Inspect and measure equipment to determine and diagnose changes in component condition.
Collaborate with operations to optimize equipment reliability and minimize downtime through preventive and corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoot problems, perform efficient repairs, and document and communicate technical processes and critical details through the computerized maintenance management system.