Electrical Mechanic

Hershey Company; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Stuarts Draft, VA is seeking an Electrical Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed manufacturing equipment. This hourly position includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus, a starting pay of $44.64 per hour, and opportunities for overtime and incentive programs.

You'll work rotating shifts, with training leading to bid on other schedules, and must pass NOCTI assessment and background checks; safety PPE is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Journeyman's card or 3+ years hands-on electrical experience required.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, and process controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and prints; adjust controls as needed.
• Participate in safety and qualifications assessments and maintain compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

Motor control

Industrial electrical systems

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Journeyman's card or 3 years electrical experience

Tools

Current Probe

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Schematic reading

Job description

Electrical Mechanic

Job Location: Stuarts Draft, VA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $4000

The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Pieces, Reese Cups, Reese Shapes, Reese Bars, Mr. Goodbar, Mounds, Almond Joy,NutRageous, Oh Henry,FastBreak, Whatchamacallit, Baking Chips, etc. in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay

• Starting pay rate: $44.64 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• $4000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Overtime potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts

• We require that youareflexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
• 3 rd Shift work schedule: 8-hour shift beginning at 10:00pm to 6:30am
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to appropriate shift . You will be eligible to bid on other schedules,shiftsand jobs when they are posted.
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly,dailyand/or weekends.

Interview / Hiring / Selection Process

• Potentially qualified applicants willbe requiredtocomplete a written NOCTI electricalskills assessment
• Candidates that pass the written NOCTI electrical skills assessment will be scheduled for an onsite interview and a hands-on skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant
• Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Checkrequired

Summary

• The Controls Electricianassistsarea Maintenance and Production personnel inmaintainingan efficient operation byutilizingall necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with a minimal amount of down time.

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible to work any shift
• Must be available to work weekends,holidaysand overtime as scheduled
• Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs.
• Mustbe authorized towork in the United States
• Mustpossesseither a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of three years of hands-on electrical work inmanufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience
• Musthave basic understanding ofPC's and basic computer skills
• Mustpossessexperience in industrial electrical systems
• Mustpossessexperience in PLC’s
• Mustpossessexperience in process controls and instrumentation
• Mustpossessexperience with motors and controls (AC and DC)
• Mustpossessexperience with analog and digital devices
• Mustpossessexperience 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is desirable
• Experience with Continuous Improvementmethodologyis beneficial
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) isrequiredto include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
• Wearing Company-issued arc flash rated uniforms is a requirement
• Wearing arc rated and voltage rated PPE is a requirement for designated electrical tasks

Assessment Requirements

• To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment isrequiredfor further consideration for the position. If you requirea reasonableaccommodation as part of the application process, please contacta TalentProfessional at 1-877-804-1794 or [e-mail] . Internal applicants should submit a ticketinthe HR Service Center [e-mail] .

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check results consistent with The Hershey Company's employment policies. Background checks may include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification, and/or drug test.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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