Job Description
Posted Date: Aug 1, 2025
Requisition Number: 125724
Job Location: A nnville, 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 site began opera
Pay: $41.00 per hour
$1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift
OT Potential!
$4000 Sign-On Bonus!
Manufacturin g Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible
Total Rewards: - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)- Star ting Day 1 !
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
- Hershey Stock Purchase Program
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shifts: - Current hiring need for the Mechatronic Tech II is on 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 determin ed by plant needs.
- Regular schedule is 8- hour shifts Monday through Friday. Any mandatory overtime will be communicate d and could be weekly based on operation
- Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required.
Candidate Process:
- Qualified applicants will be required to complete a written mechanical and electrical skills assessments
- Those who successfully complete both the written mechanical and electrical skills assessments will be invited for an onsite interview.
- Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.
Summary: This role is an opportunity to join our maintenance team at 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 equipment in 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 II provides technical support for
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
Monitor 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 processes and 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 a 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 levels of expertise in several types of manufacturing equipment and related operations (Packaging, Systems Controls, Mechanical/Electrical)
Previous experience maintaining and repairing robotics and production equipment
Must be able to read, accurately comprehend/interpret and follow instructions, and have a basic understanding of blueprints, schematics, and test plans furnished in written, digital/electronic, or diagram form
Solid math and reasoning skills to prepare, compile and validate data/reports
Basic ability to interpret data, evaluate metrics, and apply appropriate problem-analysis or problem-solving techniques to accurately assess technical production issues.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and related software and systems
Willing to learn new systems, techniques, and technologies
Ability to troubleshoot electrically down to PLC and board-level logic to diagnose issues is preferred Familiarity with sanitary maintenance practices and design
Other Requirements: Analytical mindset
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC products including Studio 5000 software experience preferred Intermediate to strong troubleshooting capabilities electrically or mechanically
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude Good hand eye coordination
Focused on maintaining food safety and excellent product quality Strong ability to follow directions
Strong ability to work independently, in a group environment Good interpersonal team skills
Good written and communication skills
Ability to understand and adhere to product specifications Ability and willingness to train and assist new team members Perform other duties as directed as assigned
Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, squat/crouch, twist, bend grasp, and routinely lift up to 25 pounds
Must regularly possess manual/finger/hand dexterity to handle, manipulate, control, feel and adjust objects to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately; sufficient hand strength is required to be able to effectively operate hand tools
Must be able to occasionally lift/maneuver/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with a team
Perform other duties as directed and assigned
Work Environment: Work performed in a climate-controlled food manufacturing facility
A Safety-first culture where using the proper Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) methods/procedures is required
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are required to include but not limited to safety shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Industrial Systems Technology, Industrial Mechatronics preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of mechanical or electrical experience required in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of experience in a high-speed, complex manufacturing or military environment is preferred
3+ years of prior maintenance experience is required Food manufacturing experience is a plus
Prior SAP experience is a plus
Requires successful completion of pre-employment skills assessments
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,