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Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Posted Date:  Jul 4, 2025
Requisition Number:  125811
Job Location:  Hershey, PA 
Position:  Hourly
Sign On Bonus:  $10,000
 
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!  
$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: 
 
· 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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