Automation & Robotics Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Hershey Company; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous

Paid Time off

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for 2nd shift in Edgerton, KS. You will lead installation, programming, and troubleshooting of robotics and packaging automation, supporting both production and maintenance teams with innovative solutions.

Candidates should have extensive experience with ABB/Fanuc robotics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and reading blueprints; travel to nearby Hershey plants may be required. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment.
• Support production and maintenance teams by designing solutions to complex problems and managing automation projects.
• Train and mentor other technicians and operators.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

ABB/Fanuc robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Electrical and mechanical Troubleshoot

Reading blueprints/schematics

Travel for plant support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical field

ABB/Allen Bradley training

Tools

ABB Pick Master Software

Spider picker programming

Packaging automation

Microsoft Windows (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for 2nd shift in Edgerton, KS. You will lead installation, programming, and troubleshooting of robotics and packaging automation, supporting both production and maintenance teams with innovative solutions.

Candidates should have extensive experience with ABB/Fanuc robotics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and reading blueprints; travel to nearby Hershey plants may be required. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.