Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant at The Hershey Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Position: Hourly

Sign On Bonus: $4000

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 environment.

Pay:

Starting Pay is $39.37 per hour

.75 cent per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift

OT Potential!

$4000 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:

· We require that you are 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 will need to 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 the knowledge of motors, industrial wiring, electro-mechanical drives, PLC application software/hardware and servo motion control applications.



This position also requires excellent trouble shooting and communication skills as well as the 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 system, 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 system and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices such ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.


• 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 the operators, mechanics, other 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 in SAP


• Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics


• Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operation


• Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PMs (Preventative Maintenance)


• Safely operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts etc.


• Utilize problem solving techniques in interacting with other employees in resolving issues


• Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedure


• Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes, and conveyors


• Create notifications and follow up on repairs.


• Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM (Preventative Maintenance) schedule or contents


• Make up a bill of materials as required


• Read and interpret written description or engineering blueprints


• PM and trouble shoot 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, equipment. Be able to provide expert knowledge and guidance to other employees in your field.

Other requirements:

• Follow all safety requirements including but not limited to Adhere to SDS (Safety Data Sheet), LOTO, Confined Space, Fall protection, Electrical Flash NFPA 70-E etc.


• Follow all Food Manufacturing rules and regulations including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).


• Demonstrate Hershey values


• Use of 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.

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