Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Reese Plant

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company Reese Plant seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for immediate hire. The role involves mechanical repairs and maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and be flexible to work various shifts.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in industrial or military trades, preferably food manufacturing.
• Must pass mechanical written and practical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical installation, setup, and repair.
• Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

SAP Maintenance Module

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Reese Plant

Posted Date: Apr 22, 2025

Requisition Number: 125140

Location: Hershey, PA
Position Type: Hourly
Sign-On Bonus: $4,000

The Hershey Company Reese plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay:

Starting Pay is $38.39/hour
$1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift
$4000 Sign-On Bonus
OT Potential
Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards:

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day1!
· 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 aredetermined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidate Process:

·Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanicalwrittenandhands-onskills assessment. If selected to move on to the next steps of the hiring process, the written assessment will be sent to be completed remotely prior to the interview. Those receiving a passing score on the remote mechanical written mechanical assessment will advance to an onsite interview and hands-on mechanical skills assessment.

Summary:

The Hershey Company Reese Plant has an immediate opening for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility.Responsibilities include mechanical installation, setup, and repair.

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:

• A minimum of 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
  

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 [e-mail] . Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center [e-mail] .