Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

The Hershey Company•Robinson, IL

23h•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company is hiring a Maintenance Technician at its Robinson, Illinois plant, a non-union, high-speed manufacturing facility that produces a range of confectionery products. Maintenance technicians work in electrical, mechanical, or utility maintenance and are primarily responsible for maintaining and optimizing manufacturing equipment and systems. Starting pay is $29.33–$32.57 per hour, determined by the score on a written mechanical skills assessment. Employees working second- or third-shift hours receive an additional $1.00 per hour. The position is eligible for overtime potential and a manufacturing incentive plan, and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Applicants complete an onsite interview and a three-hour written mechanical skills assessment; a post-offer drug screen and background check are required. The company is primarily hiring for later shifts. Shift assignments are determined by plant needs and discussed during the interview process. Technicians must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be flexible to work first, second, and third shifts, which may be 8, 10, or 12 hours.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must achieve a passing score on written and practical NOCTI exams in the applicable discipline as part of the selection process.
Must have a basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience.
Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).
Experience with continuous improvement methodology.
One to two years of hands-on electrical or mechanical work in manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Plan layouts for electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with specifications and local codes.
Install electrical control and distribution apparatus, including switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, and other components.
Check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and component safety.
Diagnose, repair, or replace malfunctioning electrical apparatus and components, including transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures.
Maintain engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Reduce equipment downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipts.