Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 46,733 - 66,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer in Hershey, PA, is seeking an Electrical Technician for their West Hershey Plant. The ideal candidate will have Industrial Electrical/PLC experience, excellent troubleshooting, and communication skills. Key responsibilities include maintaining electrical equipment, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a starting pay of $41.12 per hour, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and various benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards and code compliance.
• Test electrical systems and ensure their safety.
• Communicate with engineers and plant leadership.
• Perform business management duties like maintaining records.

Skills

Industrial Electrical/PLC experience

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented work environment

Tools

Test equipment (ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes)

SAP

PanelView

Factory Talk

RS Logix

Siemens

Motoman Robots

ABB Robots

Job description

Electrical Technician – West Hershey Plant

Requisition Number: 126876

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Position: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

About the Facility

The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo, Syrup in a high‑speed, complex manufacturing environment.

Pay

• Starting Pay: $41.12 per hour
• $0.75 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• OT Potential
• $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards

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

Shifts

Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidate Process

Qualified applicants must successfully complete an electrical written skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score will advance to an onsite electrical hands‑on assessment and interview with the hiring team.

Summary

This position requires Industrial Electrical/PLC experience in the food industry with knowledge of:

• Motors
• Electro‑mechanical drives
• Servo motion control applications

Also required:

• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to effectively participate in a team‑oriented work environment

Major Duties/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 systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.
• 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, 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 SAP.
• Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Demonstrate initiative to investigate and offer improvements to plant operations.
• Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PMs (Preventative Maintenance).
• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklift trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts.
• Utilize problem‑solving techniques in resolving issues with other employees.
• Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures.
• Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Create notifications and follow up on repairs.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM schedule or contents.
• Make up a bill of materials as required.
• Read and interpret written descriptions or engineering blueprints.
• Perform PM and troubleshoot Motoman and ABB Robots.
• Learn and work with programs like PanelView, Factory Talk, RS Logix, Siemens.
• Direct and train others to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment; provide expert knowledge and guidance to other employees in your field.

Other Requirements

• Follow all safety requirements including but not limited to SDS (Safety Data Sheet), LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Flash NFPA 70‑E.
• Follow all Food Manufacturing rules and regulations including GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods).
• Demonstrate Hershey values.
• Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Assessment Requirements

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance‑specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at: 1-877-804-1794 or [e-mail].

Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center: [e-mail].