The Hershey Company
Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant
The Hershey Company, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
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: $39.64 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 * Tuition Reimbursement * 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.
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: $39.64 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 * Tuition Reimbursement * 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.