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$34 – $45 / hour
Listed on The Hershey Company’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role operates and maintains HVAC, refrigeration, steam, and compressed air systems at a candy manufacturing facility. It suits experienced refrigeration mechanics with EPA certification who can work rotating shifts in a high-speed production environment.
Our summary, not The Hershey Company’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Virginia Department of Labor & Industry maintenance mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent
- Virginia Department of Labor & Industry refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent
- 3+ years operating, maintaining and repairing refrigeration, HVAC, steam and compressed air systems
- Valid and current EPA 608 universal refrigeration certification
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, piping schematics, electrical drawings, and specifications
- Diagnose, repair and install mechanical and electrical components
- Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and ladders
- Written and verbal communication about equipment issues and repairs
- Document equipment repairs and troubleshooting in SAP system
- Flexible availability for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Nice to have
- Food manufacturing experience
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices experience
- Continuous Improvement methodology experience
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience
- Autonomous Maintenance (AM) experience