Controls Electrician - High-Speed Plant (Lancaster)

Hershey Company; Chestnut Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Controls Electrician for the Y&S Plant. The role supports maintenance and production by diagnosing and repairing electrical and control systems to minimize downtime, following safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring PLC and instrumentation experience, read electrical diagrams, and are capable of working varied shifts, including overtime. This is a hands-on, hourly position at a high-speed manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints.
• Experience with PLCs and control systems.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment to minimize downtime.
• Interpret manuals, schematics and engineering drawings for equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electricity, electronics and control systems principles.
• Apply National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Electrical diagrams

Education

Journeyman card or 3+ years hands-on electrical work

Tools

Current Probe

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

The Hershey Company in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Controls Electrician for the Y&S Plant. The role supports maintenance and production by diagnosing and repairing electrical and control systems to minimize downtime, following safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring PLC and instrumentation experience, read electrical diagrams, and are capable of working varied shifts, including overtime. This is a hands-on, hourly position at a high-speed manufacturing facility.