Mechatronics Technician II - Annville Fulfillment Center

The Hershey Company•Annville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company is hiring a Mechatronics Technician II for its digitally integrated, non-union Annville Fulfillment Center in Annville, Pennsylvania. The facility specializes in assortment bagging of Hershey’s candy in a complex, high-speed food manufacturing environment and uses advanced technology to support strategic growth. The technician will join the maintenance team and work with Hershey leadership and third-party logistics partners to maintain equipment reliability and drive innovation. This is an hourly position paying $42.64 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour premium for second- and/or third-shift work, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, overtime potential, and eligibility for the Manufacturing Incentive Plan. Current hiring needs are for second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and third shift, Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required; schedules are assigned based on plant needs. The work takes place in a climate-controlled food manufacturing facility with a safety-first culture. Lockout-Tagout procedures, Personal Protective Equipment, and Good Manufacturing Practices are required. Applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment to be considered. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Requirements

3–5+ years of maintenance experience in military or industrial settings; experience in complex manufacturing environments is ideal.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with a team and perform physical tasks.
Successful completion of the required pre-employment maintenance skills assessment.
Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Mechatronics or a related field.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and monitor electrical and mechanical automated systems.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough job documentation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams.
Maintain continuous system operation and respond to machine alarms.
Collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams.
Cross-train peers and update system manuals.
Serve as the Hershey Maintenance representative on the production floor.
Propose and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Use SAP for maintenance tasks and documentation.