Mechatronics Technician I - Annville Fulfillment Center

Job Location:  Annville, PA
Position Type:  Hourly
Sign-On Bonus:  $4000 
 

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 brand new site began operations in 2021 and we are ready to grow our team of Mechatronic Technicians to continue the successful startup.  

Pay:

$36.45 per hour.
$1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift.
$4000 sign-on bonus
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
· Tuition Reimbursement
· 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) or 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday 10:30 pm - 6:30 am)
· 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).
· Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required. 

Summary:

This role is an opportunity to join our maintenance team creating the future as we build and start-up 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. The Technician works with Engineers, IT, and OT to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical/electrical systems.

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