Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Hershey · Hershey · $41.12/hr (stated in the posting)

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Position Type: 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 ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center: askhr@hersheys.com

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.

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.

To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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