Instrumentation and Controls Technician - Robinson Plant

Location:  Robinson, Illinois 
Position Type:  Hourly
Sign-On Bonus:  $4000

Summary:
 

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese's Pieces, Zero, Brookside Fruit Crunchy, & Scharffen Berger, in a high-speed complex environment.  We currently have an immediate opening for an Instrumentation and Controls Technician Electrician. Overtime and weekend work will be required.
 

 Pay: 

· Starting pay rate:  $35.03 per hour
· $1.00 additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift hours
· $4000 Sign-On Bonus
· OT Potential! 
· Manufacturing Incentive Plan 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.
· We are currently looking to hire on later shifts.
· Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities:
 

Safely install, maintain, diagnose, repair, remove, and adjust electrical equipment.  Maintain complex systems embodying electronic and electro-mechanical principles including PLC's and servos.  This position does require mechanical work in addition to electrical and instrumentation work. Effectively communicate with the operators, mechanics, engineers, and supervisors.

 
Qualifications:
 

• Understand and troubleshoot electrical control systems
• Be able to program and troubleshoot PLC based systems
• Read and interrupt wiring diagrams, schematics, and other written specifications
• Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Maintain the areas, tool and equipment in a clean and proper manner
• Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures, Plant Safety regulations, Quality Control Standards, and Plant Policies
• Have a working knowledge of basic computer skills, knowledge of SAP maintenance management helpful
• Under close supervision connect distribution equipment
• Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PM's
• Have working knowledge of AC/DC distribution systems up to and including 480 v / 3 phase and their corresponding sub systems

Education and experience:
 

• Minimum associates degree in electronics technology or closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years industrial experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s strongly desired

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