Robotics & Packaging Controls Technician — 3rd Shift

Hershey Company; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous

Paid Time off

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Lawrence, KS is hiring a Control Technician to lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment. You will design solutions for complex problems and manage automation projects while mentoring technicians and operators.

You will work with ABB/Fanuc robotics, ABB Pick Master software, and Allen Bradley PLCs to keep production running and meet safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics.
• 3+ years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software.
• 5+ years of experience with automated conveyors and controls.
• 5+ years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 5+ years of experience with Allen Bradley PLC programs.
• 4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical field.
• Training at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sites.
• Basic computer knowledge with Microsoft Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

ABB Pick Master

Automated conveyors

Blueprints & schematics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Electrical/mechanical apprenticeship

IT basics (Windows)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ABB Pick Master Software

ABB robotics software

Job description

The Hershey Company in Lawrence, KS is hiring a Control Technician to lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment. You will design solutions for complex problems and manage automation projects while mentoring technicians and operators.

You will work with ABB/Fanuc robotics, ABB Pick Master software, and Allen Bradley PLCs to keep production running and meet safety standards in a fast-paced environment.