Maintenance Technician II - Memphis 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: Memphis, TN

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $8,000

About the Facility: The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment.

• •Starting Payrate: $36.05 per hour.
• •$1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• •Overtime Potential!
• •$8000 Sign-On Bonus!
• •Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)— Starting Day 1 !

· 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match · Hershey Stock Purchase Program

· Tuition Reimbursement

· 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.
• •Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts; Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

• •Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical and electrical written skills assessment. Those receiving passing scores will advance to onsite hands-on skills assessments at the plant
• •Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required

The Memphis Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Maintenance Technician II to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical and mechanical and utility maintenance. Maintenance technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment and systems.

• •Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic electricity and electronics
• •Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E
• •Demonstrate an understanding of occupation-specific safety standards and procedures
• •Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes
• •Demonstrate proper techniques used to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits
• •Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
• •Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components
• •Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
• •Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures

• •Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance