Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Y&S Plant (2nd Shift)

Location: Lancaster, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign On Bonus: $4000

The Hershey Company Y&S Plant in Lancaster, PA is a non-union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay:

Starting pay rate: $38.25/hour

$1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift

$4000 Sign-On Bonus!

Overtime 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

* 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.

* 2nd Shift work schedule: 2:30pm-10:30pm. *Note: current need is on 2nd shift.

* 3rd Shift work schedule: 10:30pm-6:30am

* Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to 2nd shift. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts, and jobs when they are posted.

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

Interview / Hiring / Selection Process:

Potentially qualified applicants will complete written NOCTI mechanical skills assessment either remotely or at the plant

Candidates that pass the written NOCTI skills assessment will be scheduled for a hands-on mechanical skills assessment at the plant

Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Check required

Summary:

The Hershey Company Y&S Plant in Lancaster, PA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will performs all installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of packaging equipment and other related equipment and is able to troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment using basic and advanced maintenance practices with assistance, help peers with repairs.

Safely use basic hand and power tools such as a drill press, power saw, grinder, etc.

Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes and conveyors

Read and interpret written description or engineering drawing relative to the function performed

Safely use machining equipment such as a mill and lathe

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must be flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays and overtime

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must have a basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills

Must achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment

Maintains equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt

Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Must understand all lockout procedures

Safely troubleshoot and repair all packaging and robotic equipment

Safely set up and change a Nibs cutter

Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operations

Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics electricians, engineers and supervisors

Make up a bill of materials as required

Service, clean and inspect equipment periodically following established PM's (preventative maintenance)

Safely operator mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts, etc.

Issue work orders to follow up on needed repairs

Properly lubricate packaging equipment and packaging lines as per the manufacturer recommended lubrication schedules

Utilize problem solving techniques in interacting with other employees in resolving issues

Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM (Preventative Maintenance) schedule or contents

Safely perform changeovers as they apply to Hayssens DoBoys, Fallas Case Packers/ERectors, Campbell Wrappers, box machines, case erectors, etc. Safely change blades in a DoBoy machine and set up to run

Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team

Must have understanding of SAP, entering notifications, logging time and following up with repairs

Levels of grade will be determined on job performance and proven day-to-day job abilities. Increases are determined as a results of collaboration of maintenance leadership team.

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 camps, 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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