Maintenance Technician II - Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company; Mallory (TN); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) eligibility

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to help maintain and optimize equipment in a high-speed production environment. The role includes performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualified candidates must have significant experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including the ability to work various shifts. This position offers competitive pay rates and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 5-7 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Physical capability for machinery

Education

Journeyman's card or equivalent experience

Tools

Measuring instruments

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician II

Location

Memphis, TN

Position Type

Hourly

Overview

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay

• Starting pay rate: $34.95 per hour.
• Shift differential: $1.00 per hour.
• Overtime potential.
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) eligible.

Shifts

• Flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts; mandatory overtime may be weekly, daily, or on weekends up to 12 hours per day.

Candidate Process

• Complete mechanical written and hands‑on skills assessment.
• Advance to onsite interview upon passing both assessments.
• Post‑offer drug screen, physical assessment, and background check required.

Summary

The Memphis Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Maintenance Technician II to work in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility. Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical and mechanical and utility maintenance, maintaining and optimizing manufacturing equipment and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical

• Understand basic electricity and electronics principles.
• Know the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E.
• Understand occupation‑specific safety standards and procedures.
• Plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures per specifications and local codes.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduits.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels.
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, and power equipment.
• Check circuit connections for electrical compatibility and safety.
• Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components (transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, fixtures).

Mechanical

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories and place orders as needed.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Available to work 2nd (2pm-10pm) or 3rd (10pm-6am) shift.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess either a journeyman's card from a state‑approved apprenticeship program or 5-7 years of hands‑on electrical and mechanical work in manufacturing systems maintenance. Experience as a qualified machine repair person, toolmaker, or machine‑tool builder, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems, is required.
• Be able to achieve a passing score on a written Mechanical NOCTI exam.
• Have basic understanding of PCs and computer skills.
• Industrial electrical systems, process control & instrumentation, motors and controls (AC and DC), analog and digital devices, schematics and electrical print reading, power supplies, electrical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems theory and repair, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pump systems, HVAC controls, and steam system operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Experience with Single‑Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center at [e-mail].