Intern Maintenance Mechanic

Why Hershey: At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day. Location: Hazleton, PA How will you fit in the big picture?   The Hershey Company, Hazleton Plant, in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey's Special Dark Bars, Hershey's Candy-Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment. We’re seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Intern to support our maintenance team with day-to-day equipment upkeep, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities. This internship is a hands-on opportunity to learn industrial maintenance practices, safety procedures, and reliability-focused workflows. Accountabilities - Assist with preventive maintenance tasks (inspections, cleaning, and basic checks). - Support work orders: document observations, help gather parts/tools, and close out tasks. - Perform basic troubleshooting under supervision (e.g., mechanical issues, equipment resets, visual inspections). - Help with repairs and installations using standard procedures. - Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. - Support inventory tracking for tools and consumables. - Participate in safety walks and continuous improvement initiatives. - Learn and be responsible for the required task given to you. (Changeover, pan upkept) Minimum Requirements - Currently enrolled in a program such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology, or a related field. - Basic understanding of mechanical systems (motors, bearings, conveyors, pumps) and/or electrical fundamentals. - Willingness to learn safety procedures and follow site protocols. - Strong manual skills and ability to work safely in an industrial environment. - Clear communication and ability to follow instructions and documentation practice - Must be able to work weekends and be flexible to work any shift - Must be able to read, write, speak, and be trained in English. - Experience with hand tools, basic measurement (multimeters, gauges, micrometers where applicable). - Familiarity with CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) concepts. - Coursework or exposure to preventive maintenance and/or root-cause fundamentals. - Reliable attendance. - Familiarity with measuring tools and hand tools. Physical Demands:     - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  - Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, and climb stairs/steps.  - Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms. - Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and working mechanical spaces.   Working Conditions:     - Work will be performed within a food manufacturing facility  - The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes/boots, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, hair nets, hooded hair restraints, and gloves - Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement  - Successful completion of all required Learning Management System training - Must follow confined