RB_1557_Maintenance Utility Worker 1

The Hershey Company•Robinson, IL

24d•$29 - $33•Onsite

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 Support Technicians are skilled in electrical, mechanical, or utility maintenance. This Support technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize the plant HVAC/Building & Grounds. This position will be on an off-shift.

Requirements

Refrigeration Universal license is required.
EPA 608 Certification is required within the first 6 months.
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 or 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 a written NOCTI exam in the respective discipline.
Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
EPA 608 Certification 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 Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred.
1-2 years hands on HVAC work in manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize the plant HVAC/Building & Grounds.
Manage plant operations including steam boilers/systems, water boilers/systems, cooling tower systems, air heating, ventilating, and cooling units, refrigeration units, compressed air units, power distribution and switching, raw material storage, warehouse and material handling equipment, fire protection and security, entry and primary distribution of utilities, gas, electric, and water, waste water treatment plant, building & grounds as required.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM01s, PM02s, TECO PM03s).
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needed items, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
Perform welding (silver soldering, soft soldering, tig, mig, arc, and brazing).
Perform plumbing/piping tasks (flaring, compression, and pro-press).
Manage water treatment, including chemical types, testing procedures, and knowledge of alarms.
Maintain a safe working environment through continuous housekeeping, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions, and displaying safe operational methods and practices.
Maintain the standard of the plants Good Manufacturing Practices to produce a safe and quality product.
Plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes.
Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components.
Check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines.
Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.