Controls Electrician - Reese Plant

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Controls Electrician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and optimizing electrical systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems maintenance, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members. With a competitive hourly rate, a generous sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance.
• Must pass written and practical electrical exam.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize electrical manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and correct issues.

Skills

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Problem Solving

Safety Procedures

Electrical Schematics Reading

Communication

Education

Journeyman's Card or Equivalent Experience

Electrical Discipline Coursework

Tools

Multimeter

Panelview Software

Factory Talk Software

RS Logix

Siemens Software

Job description

Controls Electrician - Reese Plant

Posted Date:

Apr 22, 2025

Requisition Number:

125145

Location: Hershey, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000



The Hershey Company Reese plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay:

Starting Pay is $39.36/hour

$1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

OT Potential!

Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards

* Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-Starting Day 1!

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match

* Hershey Stock Purchase Program

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts:

* Must be available, upon hiring, to work any shift as assigned. Shifts will be awarded based on the needs of the business unit.

* 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

* 3rd Shift - Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

* Overtime available as scheduled

* Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidate Process:

*Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete an electrical written and electrical hands-on skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score on both the written and hands-on electrical skills assessments will advance to an onsite interview with the hiring team.

Summary:



The primary role of the Controls Electrician is to maintain and optimize electrical manufacturing equipment and systems.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.


• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.


• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.


• Test electrical system and continuity of circuits in electrical writing, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.


• Accept full responsibility for all safety procedures as stated in the JSA (Job Safety Analysis).


• Demonstrate self-motivational drive, in learning new technologies as they apply.


• Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics, other electricians, engineers, supervisors and plant leadership.


• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, understand and help maintain work orders, preventative maintenance system and in SAP


• Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics.


• Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operation


• Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PM's (Preventative Maintenance).


• Safely operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts, etc.


• Utilize problem solving techniques in interacting with other employees in resolving issues.


• Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedure.


• Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes, and conveyors.


• Create notifications and follow up on repairs.


• Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM (Preventative Maintenance) schedule of contents.


• Make up a bill of materials as required.


• Read and interpret written description or engineering schematics.


• PM and troubleshoot Motoman and ABB Robots.


• Learn, utilize, and troubleshoot programs with software like Panelview, Factory Talk, RS Logix, Siemens.


• Direct and train others to install, maintain, or repair electrical writing and equipment. Be able to provide expert knowledge and guidance to other employees in your field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be flexible to work on all shifts as seniority allows.


• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime when scheduled.


• Must be authorized to work in the United States


• Must possess either a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of 3 years of hands on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience.


• Must be able to achieve a passing score on both a written and practical electrical exam


• Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills


• Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems


• Must possess experience in process control & 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a Food manufacturing / manufacturing environment is preferred


• Completion of coursework in the Electrical discipline


• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred


• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred


• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred


• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs


• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, work in confined spaces, stand, walk, reach, stoop, crawl, twist, bend and climb ladders

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility


• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves


• Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement
  
  

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