Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Plant

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Hazleton Plant

Posted Date:
May 13, 2026

Requisition Number: 128905

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-on Bonus: $4,000

The Hershey Company, Hazleton Plant, in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey’s Special Dark Bars, Hershey’s Candy-Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high‑speed complex environment.

The Maintenance Mechanic’s primary role is to maintain and support the reliability of the manufacturing equipment and processes, through the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. Additional responsibilities include effective troubleshooting and problem solving, efficient repair, and documentation and communication of technical processes, for various mechanical and electrical equipment. The training program is up to 18 months; previous experience will be considered for qualification.

Courses may be required, dependent upon level of experience or qualifications. Job progression opportunities based on skill, experience, and training.

• Starting Pay Rate: $36.97/hour
• Shift Differential: $0.45/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and $0.60/hour for 12‑hour night shift
• Sign‑On Bonus: $4,000
• Overtime Potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Employee Stock Purchase Program

• You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS).
• Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift: 6:50am-3:00pm, 2nd shift: 2:50pm-11:00pm and 3rd shift: 10:50pm-7:00am). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours/day, Monday through Friday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8‑hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12‑hour shifts) which could be assigned up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• Continuous Operations Schedule (COS): Rotation of 2‑2‑3 days on/off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2‑week period.
• New hires may be assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work any shift during the training period.

Please note:
Communications will be through e‑mail and text. Ensure you have access to a valid e‑mail

• Candidates are required to take and pass a pre‑hire written mechanical skills assessment to schedule an interview
• Post‑
  
  Offer:
  
  Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check Required.

• Ensures reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment, through preventive maintenance tasks on production and process equipment, including conveying systems, high speed packaging equipment, automated/robotic material handling, utility and process equipment; utilizing technical drawings, equipment manuals, and engineering specifications
• Determines and diagnoses changes in component condition through inspection and measurement
• Minimizes downtime by collaborating with operations to optimize equipment reliability, through preventive and corrective maintenance techniques
• Communicates and documents critical details through computerized maintenance management system

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have flexibility to work all shifts – eligible to be placed on a 12‑hour rotational schedule
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime, which at times may be up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on maintenance experience; mechanical,…