Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

The Hershey CompanyRobinson, IL
10d$30 - $33Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, Zero, Brookside Fruit Crunchy, & Scharffen Berger, in a high-speed complex environment. Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical or mechanical or utility maintenance.  Maintenance technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment and systems.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be flexible to work all shifts which could be 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift)
  • Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be able to achieve a passing score on both a written and practical NOCTI exam in the respective discipline (part of the selection process)
  • Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

  • Food manufacturing experience is preferred
  • Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
  • Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
  • Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred
  • Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is preferred
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
  • 1-2 years hands on electrical or mechanical work in manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes
  • Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
  • Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components
  • Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
  • Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures
  • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines
  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
  • 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

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1!
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
  • Hershey Stock Purchase Program
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • $4000 Sign On Bonus!
  • Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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