Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Reese Plant

Responsibilities

Mechanical installation, setup, and repair.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment.
  • Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Effective functioning in a fast-paced team environment.
  • 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.
• Flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays and overtime.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Basic understanding of PC’s and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills.
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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 achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment.
• Physical Demands and 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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$39.54/hour starting pay, plus $1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift, and a $4000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Shifts are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.