Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Hazleton Plant

Hershey Company; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

The Hershey Company’s Hazleton Plant seeks a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure continuous operation of high-speed packaging and processing equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and document technical activities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Training may extend up to 18 months, with opportunities for advancement based on performance. Eligible to work 12-hour schedules and overtime, with shift differentials and a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment to ensure reliability.
• Performs preventive maintenance on packaging lines and conveyors.
• Troubleshoots issues and documents repairs.
• Completes training program up to 18 months.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Conveying equipment

HVAC systems

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Hazleton Plant

Posted Date: Oct 19, 2026

Requisition Number: 130813

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.

Job Location:Hazle Township, PA

Position Type:Hourly

Sign-on bonus:$4,000

About the Facility: 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.

Pay:

• Starting Pay Rate: $36.97/hour
• $0.45 differential pay/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and $0.60 differential pay/hour for 12-hour night shift
• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Overtime Potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
• Hershey Employee Stock Purchase Program

Shifts:

• You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS).
• 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) which could be assigned up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• 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 may be assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work any shift 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

• Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire written mechanical skills assessment to schedule an interview
• Post-Offer: Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check Required.

Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic's primary role is to maintain and support the reliability of the 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. The 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Upon completion of training:

• Ensures reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment, through preventive maintenance tasks on production and process equipment, including conveying systems, high speed packaging equipment, automated/robotic material handling, utility and processequipment; utilizing technical drawings, equipment manuals, and engineering specifications
• Determine and diagnose changes in component condition through inspection and measurement
• Minimize downtime by collaborating with operations to optimize equipment reliability, through preventive and corrective maintenance techniques
• Communicates and documents critical details through computerized maintenance management system

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be flexible to work all shifts-eligible to be placed on a 12-hour rotational schedule
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime, which at times may be up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience; mechanical, electrical (480V, 3 phase and control voltage), millwright, welding, plumbing, conveying and packaging equipment
• Must have basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or similar processes
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems operational theory, troubleshooting and repair; including ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems
• Experience with mechanical drive systems including chains, belts, shaft, and gear drives and system operation and performance
• Experience with HVAC, boilers, and waste water treatment is a plus
• Good attendance is very important

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, and climb stairs/steps
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed within a food manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes/boots, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, hair nets, hooded hair restraints, 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 a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or [e-mail]. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center [e-mail].

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.

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.

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