Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

About the Facility: The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo & Syrup, in a high-speed complex environment.

Starting Pay is $39.37/hour

.75 cent per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift

OT Potential!

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

· 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

· We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

· Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

·Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical written and hands-on skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score on both the written and hands-on mechanical skills assessment will advance to an onsite interview with the hiring team.

The West Hershey Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Mechanical Technicians to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Primary duties of this position are mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.

• •A minimum of three years experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment
• •The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
• •High school diploma or G.E.D.
• •Associates degree in related field or minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment of relevant military experience
• •Must be at least 18 years of age
• •Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• •Must be flexible to work any shift
• •Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
• •Must be authorized to work in the United States
• •Basic computer skills
• •Job related mechanical skills will be assessed

• •Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• •Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend

• •Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility
• •The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
• •Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement

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