Location: Stuarts Draft, VA

Position Type: Hourly

Summary:

The Hershey Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program is a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to train and qualify candidates in controls, electrical, mechanical and process systems. The Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program is a 4 year curriculum. The program includes on-site hands-on training and formal classroom training at Blue Ridge Community College and Valley Vocational Technical Center. The apprentice must complete 8000 hours of training, miscellaneous responsibilities and assigned duties to complete the program.

Pay:

Starting pay rate: $26.77 per hour
Overtime potential
Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Shifts:

We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
- 2nd Shift work schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- 3rd Shift work schedule: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 pm - 6:00 am
Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately one year, then moved to 2nd or 3rd shift.
Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly, daily and/or weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet or exceed all defined skills development criteria referenced in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
Meet or exceed all defined Hershey Values evaluations as defined in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
Complete the apprenticeship program in the 4 year period as outlined in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
Earn a 3.0 GPA, or better, in all required college and vocational courses
Undertake and complete college and vocational coursework outside of normal work hours, and during non-paid time
Work a normally scheduled 8-1/2 hour shift, 5 days per week
As needed work 2nd or 3rd shifts; educational commitments and out-of-work commitments and priorities will be reviewed before altering the work shift of an Apprentice; however, significant exposure to 2nd and 3rd shift during the 4-year program will be properly planned and scheduled
Work overtime including weekends and holidays as scheduled, or as needed
Accept constructive and critical feedback from technical subject matter experts in a manner that further develops one’s skills and leadership traits

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School Diploma / GED
Must be flexible to work any shift (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift)
Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime at the conclusion of the apprenticeship program
Must be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to read, write and comprehend English
Must possess ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Must possess computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must possess an understanding of mechanics and mechanisms
Must possess an understanding of electricity
Must possess math skills with a demonstrated knowledge of algebra and geometry

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a 2-year technical vocational curriculum (certificate or diploma received) with a concentrated focus in one of the following fields: industrial maintenance mechanics, industrial electricity and/or electronics, computer and logic programming, precision machining, welding, or other technical trade aligned with the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program
In lieu of successfully completing a 2-year technical vocational program in one of the above noted fields, successful completion of a 2-year Associates Degree in an engineering field of study, e.g., mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
Continued technical education beyond the 2-year technical vocational program or engineering Associates Degree program
Knowledge of AutoCAD programs
An understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures

Physical Demands:

Light to moderate physical effort required
Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 - 50 lbs.
Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, climb steps, and move around machinery
Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms

Working Conditions:

Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility.
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves.
Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement.

Other Requirements:

Candidate must submit a current resume and transcript of grades obtained for all completed technical training courses, certificate programs, and diploma programs
Candidate will be required to interview for the position; the interview will involve meeting with multiple subject matter experts and plant leadership team members
Candidate will be required to take a mechanical and electrical aptitude assessment test as part of the apprenticeship.

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