Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Y&S Plant; Lancaster, PA
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)
The Hershey Company Lancaster Plant is a non-union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel, in a high-speed complex environment. Pay:
Starting pay rate: $39.97/hour $1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift $4000 Sign-On Bonus! Overtime 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 Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shifts:
We require that you 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.
* Note:
current needs are primarily on 3rd shift. 2nd Shift work schedule: 2:30pm-10:30pm 3rd Shift work schedule: 10:30pm-6:30am Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and/or weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).
Interview / Hiring / Selection Process:
Potentially qualified applicants will complete written NOCTI mechanical skills assessment either remotely or at the plant Candidates that pass the written NOCTI skills assessment will be scheduled for a hands-on mechanical skills assessment at the plant Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Check required
Summary:
The Hershey Company Reese Plant has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will performs all installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of packaging equipment and other related equipment and is able to troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment using basic and advanced maintenance practices with assistance, help peers with repairs. Safely use basic hand and power tools such as a drill press, power saw, grinder, etc.
Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes and conveyors Read and interpret written description or engineering drawing relative to the function performed Safely use machining equipment such as a mill and lathe Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment.
Food manufacturing experience is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment 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 be flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays and overtime Must be authorized to work in the United States Must have a basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills Must achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment 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 Must understand all lockout procedures Safely troubleshoot and repair all packaging and robotic equipment Safely set up and change a Nibs cutter Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operations Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics electricians, engineers and supervisors Make up a bill of materials as required Service, clean and inspect equipment periodically following established PM's (preventative maintenance) Safely operator mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts, etc.
Issue work orders to follow up on needed repairs Properly lubricate packaging equipment and packaging lines as per the manufacturer recommended lubrication schedules Utilize problem solving techniques in interacting with other employees in resolving issues Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM…
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