Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

MIP Eligible

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Electrical Technician for the West Hershey Plant. The role requires industrial electrical and PLC experience, with a focus on motors, servo drives, and instrumentation. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and improve electrical systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be able to read schematics, work across shifts, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams. A sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical/PLC experience in food manufacturing.
• Motors, electro-mechanical drives and servo motion control knowledge.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and fix issues using test tools.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and code compliance.
• Test circuits and ensure safe operation with meters and scopes.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and PPE.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

PLC & HMI

Robotics experience

SAP maintenance

Tools

PanelView

FactoryTalk

RSLogix

Siemens

SAP

Job description

Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

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 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)

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.

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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