Controls Electrician – PLC Troubleshooting, $4K Sign-On, OT

The Hershey Company

Stuarts Draft (VA)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 77,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Stuarts Draft, VA is seeking a Controls Electrician to support maintenance and production by troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting electrical equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, wiring, PLCs, and control networks; ensuring safety and uptime; and training as required. Candidates should have journeyman status or equivalent experience and be able to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be flexible to work any shift.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must possess journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of three years of hands‑on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience
Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills
Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems
Must possess experience in PLC’s
Must possess experience in process controls and instrumentation
Must possess experience with motors and controls (AC and DC)
Must possess experience with analog and digital devices
Must possess experience with schematics and electrical print reading
Demonstrated ability to use Current Probe, Multi‑meter, Oscilloscope
Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams
Ability to systematically troubleshoot detailed electrical and electronic systems
Ability and understanding to work with voltage up to 480 volts
Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot programmable controllers
Understanding of analog circuits, i.e., 4-20 ma or 0-10 volts
Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with minimal downtime.
Interpret machine manuals, schematics and engineering drawings for equipment.
Demonstrate use of electricity, electronics, and control system principles.
Diagnose and repair/fix malfunctioning components like transformers, breakers, motors and PLCs.
Troubleshoot Controlnet, Devicenet, DH+, Remote IO and Ethernet networks.
Maintain tools and work area in a safe, clean state.
Operate material handling equipment as required.
Complete all mandatory training.