Maintenance Technician II - Memphis Plant (Child

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Posted Date:
Aug 21, 2026

Requisition Number: 127951

Job Title:
Maintenance Technician II
Job Location: Memphis, TN Position Type: Hourly

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment.

• Starting Payrate: $34.95per hour.
• Also, will receive $1.00/hour shift differential pay.
• Overtime Potential!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts;
  Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

• Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical,written,andhands-on skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score on both the written and hands-on mechanical skills assessment will advance to an onsite interview with the hiring team.
• Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required

The Memphis Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Maintenance Technician II to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

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

Electrical

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic electricity and electronics
• Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E
• Demonstrate an understanding of occupation-specific safety standards and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes
• Demonstrate proper techniques used to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits
• 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; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Determines changes in dimensional…