Electrical Controls Technician: PLC & Instrumentation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Employee Stock Purchase Program

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Hazle Township, PA is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist for its Hazleton Plant. This position requires at least 2 years of education in electrical technology or 4 years of relevant experience.

The role includes troubleshooting PLC systems, installing and maintaining control equipment, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The company offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $40.86, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and make programming changes.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Electrical technology education or experience

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software (e.g. FactoryTalk View)

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical power circuits understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 2 years education in electrical technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

SAP

Job description

The Hershey Company in Hazle Township, PA is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist for its Hazleton Plant. This position requires at least 2 years of education in electrical technology or 4 years of relevant experience.

The role includes troubleshooting PLC systems, installing and maintaining control equipment, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The company offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $40.86, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits.