Electrical Controls Specialist - PLC & Automation (Sign-On)

The Hershey Company; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 46,438 - 66,139; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Hazleton, PA is hiring a maintenance technician to support manufacturing operations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at $40.86 and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate experience with PLCs and electrical technology. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required. Join us in a safe, healthy food manufacturing environment with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years education in electrical technology or four years experience in a similar role.
• Competence with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems required.
• Must pass a mechanical skills assessment for interview scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and make necessary programming changes.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems.

Skills

Electrical technology education

PLC troubleshooting

Ability to install and maintain instrumentation

Basic computer skills

Experience in food manufacturing environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of two years education in electrical technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hershey Company in Hazleton, PA is hiring a maintenance technician to support manufacturing operations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at $40.86 and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate experience with PLCs and electrical technology. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required. Join us in a safe, healthy food manufacturing environment with robust benefits.