The Hershey Company

BTH_10023_Maintenance Technician

The Hershey Company  •  $29/hr  •  Bethlehem, PA (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Why Hershey:

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.

Location: Bethlehem, PA

At the Hershey Salty Snacks Company, we make brands that people love. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty or a tasty twist of both, we offer a number of snacks to meet your needs. With our most recent acquisition, we are excited to be able to continue to deliver more Salty options to our customers, including Skinny Pop. Behind each moment of goodness is a diverse team focused on being part of something bigger. Come be a part of our dynamic team in Bethlehem, PA as a Maintenance Technician!

Pay:

  • Pay for this position starts at $29/hr. Pay is determined by level of skill and experience.

Total Rewards:

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) starting Day 1!

  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

Shifts:

  • Day shift available

  • 8-hour shifts (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) operating Monday through Friday

  • Must be able to work overtime as required

Candidate Process:

Please note – communication will be through phone, email and text. To be considered, you must have access to a valid email address.

  • Qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter to schedule a phone screen.

  • Post offer background check and drug screen required

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the upkeep and repair of our facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure smooth operations and a safe working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and General Electric 

  • Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. 

  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. 

  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. 

  • Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. 

  • Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. 

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

  • Must be able to perform maintenance functions in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on mechanical and electrical repair. 

  • Experience troubleshooting/repairing and wiring 3 phase motors 

  • Experience with pneumatics  

  • Experience troubleshooting/repairing and replacing VFD’s (not required but a plus!) 

  • Working with HMI and PLC controls  

Qualifications and Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in maintenance or related field preferred.

  • Proven experience, 2 – 3 years, as a maintenance technician or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or commercial setting.

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems efficiently and perform effective repairs.

  • Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.

To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

The Hershey Company

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. Hershey has approximately 20,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products.

The company has more than 70 brands around the world that drive more than $11 billion in annual revenues, including such beloved brands like HERSHEY'S, REESE'S, KIT KAT®, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, SHAQ-A-LICIOUS, SKINNYPOP and DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZEL'S.

For more than 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating responsibly and supporting its people and communities. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through access to education. 

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1894
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