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Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant
Mechanical Technician - West Hershey PlantThe Hershey Company • Hershey, PA, United States
Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant

The Hershey Company • Hershey, PA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Mechanical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Posted Date : Oct 10, 2025

Requisition Number : 126399

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Position Type : Hourly

Sign-On Bonus : $4000

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.

Pay :

Starting Pay is $37.95 / hour

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

OT Potential!

$4000 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
  • Shifts :

  • 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.
  • Candidate 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.
  • Summary :

    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. Responsibilities include mechanical installation, setup, and repair. Compensation is established on a skill-based pay system.

    Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include :

  • 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
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
  • Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
  • Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
  • Experience with SAP Maintenance module is preferred
  • Physical Demands :

  • 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
  • Working Conditions :

  • 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
  • Assessment Requirements :

    To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com . Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center -askhr@hersheys.com .

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