Industrial Mechanic Maintenance - Hazleton, PA

Industrial Mechanic Maintenance - Hazleton, PA

Posted Date : Oct 1, 2025

Requisition Number : 126575

Location : Hazle Township, PA

Position Type : Hourly

Sign-on bonus : $4,000.

Summary :

The Hershey Company Hazleton Plant in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey's Special Dark Bars, Hershey's Candy-Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

The Maintenance Mechanic's primary role is to maintain and support the reliability of manufacturing equipment and processes, through the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. Additional responsibilities include effective troubleshooting and problem solving, efficient repair, and documentation and communication of technical processes, for various mechanical and electrical equipment. Training program is up to 18 months, previous experience will be considered for qualification. Courses may be required, dependent upon level of experience or qualifications.

Job progression opportunities based on skill, experience, and training.

Shifts :

• You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS). Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and / or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on a different schedule and / or shift.
• Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) : Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift : 6 : 50am-3 : 00pm, 2nd shift : 2 : 50pm-11 : 00pm and 3rd shift : 10 : 50pm-7 : 00am). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours / day, Monday through Friday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).
• Continuous Operations Schedule (COS) : Rotation of 2-2-3 days on / off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period.
• New hires are typically assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd / 3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work other shifts during the training period.

Candidate Process :

Please note : Communications will be through e-mail and text. Ensure you have access to a valid e-mail

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Upon completion of training :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Working Conditions :

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 a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com . Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center askhr@hersheys.com .

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include, but are not limited to the following : education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.