Maintenance Technician III - Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III provides mechanical and electrical support to business units by maintaining, optimizing, assessing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and systems at The Hershey Company’s Memphis plant. The role also mentors and trains Maintenance Technician I and II employees and operators in troubleshooting and optimizing equipment and systems. The plant is a non-union, high-speed manufacturing facility producing Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Good & Plenty, and other products. Work schedules are assigned based on plant needs. Employees must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Regular shifts are eight hours, and mandatory overtime may include shifts of up to 12 hours per day, additional hours on regular shifts, and weekend shifts of 8 to 12 hours. Candidates must pass a maintenance-specific skills assessment, including mechanical, written, and hands-on components, to advance in the hiring process. Post-offer drug screening, a physical assessment, and a background check are required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of maintenance, electrical, and/or technical experience.
A minimum of 5 years of related hands-on technical experience is specified as an alternative to the preferred associate degree or higher.
Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Experience reading schematics, prints, and electrical drawings.
Experience using precision instruments with metric or English measurement systems.
Ability to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
Ability to successfully complete the required maintenance-specific assessment, including mechanical, written, and hands-on skills assessments.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen, physical assessment, and background check.
Knowledge and skills covering basic electricity and electronics; electrical codes and safety; industrial machinery and mechanical components; fluid power; electrical installation and testing; PLCs and industrial controls; motors and drives; pumps and piping; HVAC; and steam systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Autonomous Maintenance, and TPM.
Experience with SAP-PM or another CMMS.
Practical knowledge and relevant experience in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical and electrical support to business units by maintaining, optimizing, assessing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and systems.
Mentor and train Maintenance Technician I and II employees and operators in troubleshooting and equipment optimization.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and other equipment.
Observe equipment in operation, identify hazards or defects, diagnose problems, and determine when adjustments, relocation, replacement, or repair is needed.
Repair or replace malfunctioning electrical apparatus and components, including transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures.
Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, AC motors and control circuits, PLCs, drives, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, conveyors, HVAC systems, and steam systems.
Read and interpret diagrams, manuals, schematics, blueprints, electrical drawings, and engineering specifications.
Use hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, machine-shop equipment, and precision measuring and testing instruments to dismantle, inspect, adjust, fabricate, and repair equipment and parts.
Use SAP to process work orders and other maintenance documentation; work with inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies, including anticipating needs and placing or expediting orders.
Inform production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to help control downtime.
Communicate and document maintenance actions, irregularities, and operational needs, including participation in daily pass-down discussions.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work under stress to meet scheduled deadlines and coordinate with others so maintenance and repairs meet operational needs.