Mechatronics Apprentice - Stuarts Draft Plant

The Hershey Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program is a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to train and qualify candidates in controls, electrical, mechanical and process systems. The Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program is a 4 year curriculum. The program includes on-site hands-on training and formal classroom training at Blue Ridge Community College and Valley Vocational Technical Center. The apprentice must complete 8000 hours of training, miscellaneous responsibilities and assigned duties to complete the program.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School Diploma / GED
Must be flexible to work any shift (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift)
Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime at the conclusion of the apprenticeship program
Must be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to read, write and comprehend English
Must possess ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Must possess computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must possess an understanding of mechanics and mechanisms
Must possess an understanding of electricity
Must possess math skills with a demonstrated knowledge of algebra and geometry

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a 2-year technical vocational curriculum (certificate or diploma received) with a concentrated focus in one of the following fields: industrial maintenance mechanics, industrial electricity and/or electronics, computer and logic programming, precision machining, welding, or other technical trade aligned with the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program
In lieu of successfully completing a 2-year technical vocational program in one of the above noted fields, successful completion of a 2-year Associates Degree in an engineering field of study, e.g., mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
Continued technical education beyond the 2-year technical vocational program or engineering Associates Degree program
Knowledge of AutoCAD programs
An understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed all defined skills development criteria referenced in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
Meet or exceed all defined Hershey Values evaluations as defined in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
Complete the apprenticeship program within the 5- year period as outlined in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document.
Earn a 3.0 GPA, or better, in all required college and vocational courses
Undertake and complete college and vocational coursework outside of normal work hours, and during non-paid time
Work a normally scheduled 8-1/2 hour shift, 5 days per week
As needed work 2nd or 3rd shifts; educational commitments and out-of-work commitments and priorities will be reviewed before altering the work shift of an Apprentice; however, significant exposure to 2nd and 3rd shift during the 5-year program will be properly planned and scheduled
Work overtime including weekends and holidays as scheduled, or as needed
Accept constructive and critical feedback from technical subject matter experts in a manner that further develops one’s skills and leadership traits