Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant
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:
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Starting Pay: $39.37 per hour
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$0.75 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
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OT Potential
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$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible
Total Rewards:
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) — Starting Day 1
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401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
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Hershey Stock Purchase Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shifts:
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Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
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Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process
Candidate Process:
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Qualified applicants must successfully complete an electrical written skills assessment
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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:
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Motors
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Industrial wiring
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Electro-mechanical drives
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PLC application software/hardware
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Servo motion control applications
Also required:
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Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
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Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
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Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
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Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
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Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
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Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety
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Accept full responsibility for all safety procedures as stated in the JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
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Demonstrate self-motivational drive in learning new technologies as they apply
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Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics, electricians, engineers, supervisors, and plant leadership
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Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files; understand and help maintain work orders, preventative maintenance system, and SAP
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Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
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Read and interpret electrical schematics
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Demonstrate initiative to investigate and offer improvements to plant operations
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Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PMs (Preventative Maintenance)
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Safely operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts
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Utilize problem-solving techniques in resolving issues with other employees
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Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures
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Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and conveyors
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Create notifications and follow up on repairs
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Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM schedule or contents
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Make up a bill of materials as required
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Read and interpret written descriptions or engineering blueprints
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Perform PM and troubleshoot Motoman and ABB Robots
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Learn and work with programs like PanelView, Factory Talk, RS Logix, Siemens
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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:
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Follow all safety requirements including but not limited to SDS (Safety Data Sheet), LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Flash NFPA 70-E
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Follow all Food Manufacturing rules and regulations including GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
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Demonstrate Hershey values
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Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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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
Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg