Mechatronics Technician 1

The Hershey Company•Annville, PA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronics Technician I provides technical support for automated equipment at Hershey’s Annville Fulfillment Center in Annville, Pennsylvania, helping ensure systems operate at peak efficiency and maximum uptime. The facility is a digitally integrated, high-speed candy fulfillment operation. The technician works with Hershey leadership and third-party partners to maintain equipment reliability and support facility operations, under the guidance of Hershey leadership. The position is hourly and pays $40.56 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour premium for second and/or third shift. It is eligible for the Manufacturing Incentive Plan. The regular schedule is eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; the current hiring need is for second shift, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Shift assignments are determined by plant needs. Mandatory overtime may be required based on operational needs and will not exceed 12 hours in a day. Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required.

Requirements

Demonstrate basic expertise in several types of manufacturing equipment and related operations, including packaging, systems controls, and mechanical/electrical systems.
Read, comprehend, interpret, and follow instructions, with a basic understanding of blueprints, schematics, and test plans in written, digital, electronic, or diagram form.
Have solid math and reasoning skills to prepare, compile, and validate data and reports.
Have a basic ability to interpret data, evaluate metrics, and apply problem-analysis and problem-solving techniques to assess technical production issues.
Be proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and related software and systems.
Be willing to learn new systems, techniques, and technologies.
Be familiar with sanitary maintenance practices and design.
Applicants with mechanical backgrounds must successfully pass the mechanical written skills assessment; applicants with electrical backgrounds must successfully pass the electrical written skills assessment.
Have an analytical mindset, basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting capabilities, and good hand-eye coordination.
Focus on food safety and product quality; follow directions and product specifications.
Work independently and in a group environment, with good interpersonal, teamwork, written, and communication skills.
Be willing and able to train and assist new team members.
Be able to stand, walk, crawl, squat or crouch, twist, bend, grasp, and lift up to 25 pounds; regularly use manual, finger, and hand dexterity to handle, manipulate, control, feel, and adjust objects and operate hand tools; occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds; and lift up to 100 pounds with a team.
An associate degree or technical certificate in Industrial Systems Technology or Industrial Mechatronics is preferred; 1–3 years of mechanical or electrical experience is required in lieu of a degree.
Successfully complete the pre-employment skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience maintaining and repairing robotics and production equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrically down to PLC and board-level logic to diagnose issues.
Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC products, including Studio 5000 software experience.
Experience in a high-speed, complex manufacturing or military environment.
Prior maintenance experience.
Food manufacturing experience.
Prior SAP experience.
An associate degree or technical certificate in Industrial Systems Technology or Industrial Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and monitor electrical and mechanical automated systems with limited supervision.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough job documentation according to Hershey protocols.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams, including complex automated-system drawings.
Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation and robotic-system components.
Maintain software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
Monitor automated-system performance for trends and potential issues; respond to machine alarms, identify root causes, and correct issues as needed.
Collaborate with external suppliers in support of repairs and upgrades.
Cross-train peers on optimal process procedures and update system manuals, maintenance procedures, and operating procedures.
Work safely and teach safe work habits to peers.
Represent Hershey Maintenance on the production floor and communicate with Hershey and third-party leadership to maximize machine uptime and reduce process-related issues.
Propose and implement timely, cost-effective corrective actions and continuous process improvements, and validate changes through KPI monitoring.
Work with Reliability Leads, Controls Specialists, and Engineers to improve facility efficiency.
Use SAP to create maintenance work requests, verify equipment parts, assign time and materials to work orders, and complete outstanding system tasks.
Support continuous improvement, defect handling, breakdown elimination and root-cause analysis, equipment centerline, and autonomous maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.