Maintenance Technician II - Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company•Memphis, TN

1d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
2nd (2pm - 10pm) or 3rd (10pm – 6am)
Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must possess either a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of 5 - 7 years of hands on electrical and mechanical work in manufacturing systems maintenance. This should include experience as a qualified machine repair person, toolmaker, or machine tool builder in troubleshooting, machine repair, tool making, machine building, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Must be able to achieve a passing score on a written Mechanical NOCTI exam
Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills
Industrial electrical systems
Process control & instrumentation
Motors and controls (AC and DC)
Analog and digital devices
Schematics and electrical print reading
Power supplies
Electrical maintenance
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operational theory, troubleshooting and repair; including ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems
Lubrication
Mechanical drive systems including chains, belts, shaft, and gear drives
Pump systems
HVAC systems including controls for air, condensate, pressure and temperature
Steam including boilers, temperature and pressure control, condensate control and system operation and performance

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred
Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is preferred
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred

Responsibilities

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
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 requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
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