Job Description

Job Title: Mechatronics Technician II - Annville Fulfillment Center

Job Location: Annville, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $4000

Pay Rates

• $42.64 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift
• OT Potential!
• 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 (Tech III)
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts

• Current hiring need is on 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM) and 3rd shift (Monday - Friday 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs

Candidate Process

• Written mechanical and electrical skills assessments
• Onsite interview for successful assessment candidates
• Post-offer Drug Screen and Background Check required

Join our maintenance team at Hershey’s state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Annville, PA. The facility plays a critical role in strategic growth, leveraging advanced technology and expanding capabilities for customer growth. Work with Hershey leadership and 3PL partners to maintain equipment reliability and drive innovation.

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 Hershey Maintenance representative on the production floor
• Propose and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements
• Utilize SAP for maintenance tasks and documentation

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in military or industrial settings, ideally within complex manufacturing environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical & electrical)
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 (preferred)
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate in Mechatronics or related field (preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with a team and perform physical tasks
• Requires successful completion of pre-employment skills assessments

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled food manufacturing facility
• Safety-first culture with Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required

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

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).