WH_1289_Electrical Technician (B)

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Starting Day 1)

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking candidates for an hourly position at its West Hershey plant in Pennsylvania. This role requires proficiency in Industrial Electrical/PLC with a focus on safety and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A starting pay of $41.12 per hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including health insurance await successful candidates.

You will assemble and maintain electrical systems, demonstrate troubleshooting abilities, and work across shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry with knowledge of motors and industrial wiring.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Familiarity with safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic systems.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Inspect and ensure compliance of electrical systems.

Skills

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Industrial Electrical/PLC experience

Tools

PLC application software/hardware

Testing devices (ohmmeters, voltmeters)

Job description

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

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) — Starting Day 1
• 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
• Industrial wiring
• Electro‑mechanical drives
• PLC application software/hardware
• 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 fork 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)
• Maintain good housekeeping skills

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.

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]

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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