Mechatronics Technician I - Annville Fulfillment Center

Hershey Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Mechatronics Technician I for its Annville Fulfillment Center in Annville, PA. This role supports automated systems in a high-speed, food-manufacturing environment, reporting to the maintenance team and working with Hershey leadership and 3PL partners to ensure peak uptime.

You will troubleshoot and maintain equipment, read schematics, and implement continuous improvements while following safety and quality protocols in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Basic levels of expertise in several types of manufacturing equipment (Packaging, Systems Controls, Mechanical/Electrical).
• Robotics and production equipment maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend/interpret blueprints schematics and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and monitor electrical and mechanical automated systems with limited supervision.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams, including complex automated system drawings.
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic components.
• Collaborate with external suppliers in support of repairs and upgrades.
• Cross-train peers to follow optimal process procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLC

Education

Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Industrial Systems Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mechatronics Technician I - Annville Fulfillment Center

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

Annville, PA

Position Type

Hourly

About the Facility

Now hiring at Hershey’s first digitally integrated facility: the Annville Fulfillment Center! The AFC is a non-union facility, specializing in the assortment bagging of Hershey’s candy in a complex, high-speed environment. The site began operations in 2021 and we are ready to grow our team of Mechatronic Technicians as we enter the next phase of our operation.

Pay Rates

• $40.56 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift
• OT 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
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts

Current hiring need for Mechatronics Tech I will be on either 2nd shift (Monday-Friday 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm)
Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.
Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, Any mandatory overtime will be communicated and could be weekly based on operational needs. OT will not exceed 12 hours on any day.
Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required.

Summary

This role is an opportunity to join our maintenance team at Hershey’s newest, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Annville, PA. The facility will play a critical role in the company’s strategic growth objectives leveraging advanced technology and expanding capabilities for customer growth. You’ll work under the guidance of Hershey leadership and team-up with our 3PL partners to maintain and set the standards for equipment reliability throughout the facility. Come prepared to work hard and have fun starting up and maintaining this state-of-the-art facility. If you’re passionate about creating the future, we would like to talk to you! The Mechatronics Maintenance Technician I provides technical support for automated equipment in Hershey’s Annville Fulfillment Center to ensure systems are running at peak efficiency with maximum uptime.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and Maintain Equipment

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and monitor electrical and mechanical automated systems with limited supervision
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough job documentation according to Hershey protocols
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams, including complex automated system drawings
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Maintain software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
• Monitors automated system machine performance checking for trends and potential issues. Respond to machine alarms as they occur. Troubleshoot and identify the root cause and correct as needed
• Collaborate with external suppliers in support of repairs and upgrades
• Cross-train peers to follow optimal process procedures
• Update system manuals and maintenance & operating procedures
• Working safely should be a priority and teaching those good habits to your peers is a requirement
• Serve as the Hershey Maintenance representative on the production floor, communicating with Hershey and third-party leadership to maximize machine uptime and reduce process related issues

Continuous Improvement

• Propose and implement appropriate, timely, cost-effective corrective actions and continuous process improvements. Validate the effectiveness of changes through KPI monitoring
• Work with Reliability Leads, Controls Specialists and Engineers to fine tune the facility for maximum efficiency

Maintenance Systems and Procedures

• Utilize the SAP system to create maintenance work requests, verify equipment parts, assign time and materials to work orders and complete any outstanding tasks assigned in the system.
• Accountable for supporting continuous improvement efforts, including defect handling and breakdown elimination (root cause analysis), while supporting equipment centerline and autonomous maintenance activities.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic levels of expertise in several types of manufacturing equipment and related operations (Packaging, Systems Controls, Mechanical/Electrical)
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing robotics and production equipment is preferred
• Must be able to read, accurately comprehend/interpret and follow instructions, and have a basic understanding of blueprints schematics, and test plans furnished in written, digital/electronic, or diagram form
• Solid math and reasoning skills to prepare, compile and validate data/reports
• Basic ability to interpret data, evaluate metrics, and apply appropriate problem-analysis or problem-solving techniques to accurately assess a technical production issue.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and related software and systems
• Willing to learn new systems, techniques, and technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot electrically down to PLC and board-level logic to diagnose issues is preferred
• Familiarity with sanitary maintenance practices and design
• Applicants with mechanical backgrounds must complete and successfully pass the mechanical written skills assessment
• Applicants with electrical backgrounds must complete and successfully pass the electrical written skills assessment

Other Requirements

• Analytical mindset
• Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC products including Studio 5000 software experience preferred
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities electrically or mechanically
• Good hand eye coordination
• Focused on maintaining food safety and excellent product quality
• Strong ability to follow directions
• Strong ability to work independently, in a group environment
• Good interpersonal team skills
• Good written and communication skills
• Ability to understand and adhere to product specifications
• Ability and willingness to train and assist new team members
• Perform other duties as directed and assigned
• Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, squat/crouch, twist, bend grasp, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Must regularly possess manual/finger/hand dexterity to handle, manipulate, control, feel and adjust objects to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately; sufficient hand strength is required to be able to effectively operate hand tools
• Must be able to occasionally lift/maneuver/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with a team

Work performed in a climate-controlled food manufacturing facility
A Safety-first culture where using the proper Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) methods/procedures is requiredThe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are required to include but not limited to safety shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Industrial Systems Technology, Industrial Mechatronics preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years of mechanical or electrical experience required in lieu of a degree
• Experience in a high-speed, complex manufacturing or military environment is preferred
• Prior maintenance experience is preferred
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus
• Prior SAP experience is a plus
• Requires successful completion of pre-employment skills assessment

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 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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