Mechatronics Apprentice - Stuarts Draft Plant

About the position

The Mechatronics Apprentice position at Hershey's Stuarts Draft Plant is part of a comprehensive 4-year apprenticeship program designed to train candidates in controls, electrical, mechanical, and process systems. The program combines on-site hands-on training with formal classroom instruction at local educational institutions. Apprentices are expected to complete 8000 hours of training while fulfilling various responsibilities and duties, ultimately leading to qualification in the field of mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all defined skills development criteria referenced in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program document
• Complete the apprenticeship program within the 4-year period as outlined
• 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
• Work a normally scheduled 8-1/2 hour shift, 5 days per week
• Work overtime including weekends and holidays as scheduled or as needed
• Accept constructive and critical feedback from technical subject matter experts

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Successful completion of a 2-year technical vocational curriculum with a focus in industrial maintenance mechanics, industrial electricity and/or electronics, computer and logic programming, precision machining, welding, or other technical trade
• Successful completion of a 2-year Associates Degree in an engineering field of study
• 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

Benefits

• Pay rate of $26.77 per hour
• Overtime potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible