Millwright Mechanic

Now Hiring - Industrial Mechanic / Millwright

Join a leading food manufacturing team and keep high-speed production equipment running at peak performance. We're looking for an experienced industrial mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and packaging equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Service conveyors, wrapping machines, pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and sprockets
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs
• Assist with equipment changeovers, installations, and upgrades
• Collaborate with production teams to support safe and efficient operations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow GMP and food safety standards

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance, millwright, or mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals
• Experience servicing motors, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission components
• Familiarity with food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments preferred
• Personal maintenance tools required

Preferred Experience

• High-speed food manufacturing environments
• Robotics, automated equipment, or production line machinery
• Multiple production processes, including forming, wrapping, and conveyor systems

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility that operates under strict GMP and food safety standards. You will work on and around high-speed production and packaging lines where cleanliness, product quality, and safety are essential. Maintenance teams are organized into multiple groups that support general factory equipment such as ovens, industrial dishwashers, robotics, and specialized lines focused on pneumatics, gear-driven machinery, and peanut butter wrapping and molding operations. The facility runs three shifts: 1st (6:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.), 2nd (2:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.), and 3rd (10:30 p.m. 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday). Current contract openings are on 2nd and 3rd shift across several teams, and most teams operate on an every-other-weekend schedule. Hiring classes are posted internally, and permanent roles require openness to all three shifts, which are awarded by bid based on seniority. You will work in a manufacturing setting that requires appropriate industrial work attire, adherence to safety procedures, and consistent attention to maintaining a clean and orderly work area

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hershey, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hershey, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.