Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

The Hershey Company; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disaster

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Robinson, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Robinson Plant, focusing on electrical and mechanical maintenance of high-speed production equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, participate in skills assessment, and work various shifts including 2nd and 3rd.

The role offers a $4000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts (8, 10 or 12 hour shifts) including weekends and overtime.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass NOCTI written and practical exam as part of selection.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout of electrical wiring and components per specs and codes.
• Install control and distribution equipment including switches and panels.
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting and power equipment.
• Check circuit connections for safety and compatibility.
• Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

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Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

Posted Date: Oct 29, 2026

Requisition Number: 130946

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.

Location: Robinson, IL
Position Type: Hourly
Sign On Bonus: $4000

About the Facility: The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Reese’s Pieces, Zero, Brookside Fruit Crunchy, & Scharffen Berger, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay

• Starting pay rate: $29.33-32.57 per hour. *Pay rate to be determined based on written mechanical skills assessment score.
• $1.00 additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift hours
• OT Potential
• $4000 Sign On Bonus
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan 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.
• We are currently looking to hire on later shifts, primarily 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidate Process

• Qualified applicants will complete a 60-minute onsite interview and a 3-hour written mechanical skills assessment.
• Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.

Summary:

Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical or mechanical or utility maintenance. Maintenance technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical

• Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes
• Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
• Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components
• Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
• Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures

Mechanical

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible to work all shifts which could be 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift)
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to achieve a passing score on both a written and practical NOCTI exam in the respective discipline (part of the selection process)
• Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred
• Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
• 1-2 years hands on electrical or mechanical work in manufacturing systems

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

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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