Robotics & Automation Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

The Hershey Company; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starting Day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Controls Technician for the Edgerton, KS location. You will lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment, supporting production and maintenance teams with automation solutions.

You will train technicians, manage automation projects, and work to maintain safety and efficiency across multiple plants. Competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics.
• 5+ years with automated conveyors and controls.
• 5+ years reading blueprints and schematics.
• 4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical field.
• Training at Allen Bradley and ABB sites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizers.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, sensors, and cameras.
• Develop training plans for technicians.
• Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Support internal IT needs with related equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

MS Windows proficiency

Team training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher in Mechanical/Electrical field

Tools

ABB Pick Master Software

Allen Bradley PLC

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

SpidER picker programming

Job description

The Hershey Company is hiring a Controls Technician for the Edgerton, KS location. You will lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment, supporting production and maintenance teams with automation solutions.

You will train technicians, manage automation projects, and work to maintain safety and efficiency across multiple plants. Competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus are included.