Intern Maintenance Mechanic

The Hershey Company • Hazle Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We’re seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Intern to support our maintenance team with day-to-day equipment upkeep, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities. This internship is a hands-on opportunity to learn industrial maintenance practices, safety procedures, and reliability-focused workflows.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a program such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems (motors, bearings, conveyors, pumps) and/or electrical fundamentals.
• Willingness to learn safety procedures and follow site protocols.
• Strong manual skills and ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Clear communication and ability to follow instructions and documentation practice
• Must be able to work weekends and be flexible to work any shift
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and be trained in English.
• Experience with hand tools, basic measurement (multimeters, gauges, micrometers where applicable).
• Familiarity with CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) concepts.
• Coursework or exposure to preventive maintenance and/or root-cause fundamentals.
• Reliable attendance.
• Familiarity with measuring tools and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks (inspections, cleaning, and basic checks).
• Support work orders: document observations, help gather parts/tools, and close out tasks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting under supervision (e.g., mechanical issues, equipment resets, visual inspections).
• Help with repairs and installations using standard procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Support inventory tracking for tools and consumables.
• Participate in safety walks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and be responsible for the required task given to you. (Changeover, pan upkept)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed