Controls Electrician - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)

Why Hershey: At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Lancaster, PA Position Type: Hourly Sign On Bonus: $4000

Location Details: The Hershey Company Lancaster plant is a Non-Union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel in a high-speed complex environment. We have an immediate need to hire a Controls Electrician.

Pay:

Starting pay rate: $39.97/hour $1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift $4000 Sign-On Bonus! Overtime Potential! Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Shift: 3rd Shift work schedule: 10:30pm-6:30am

Interview / Hiring / Selection Process:

Potentially qualified applicants will complete written NOCTI mechanical skills assessment either remotely or at the plant Candidates that pass the written NOCTI skills assessment will be scheduled for a hands-on mechanical skills assessment at the plant Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Check required

Summary:

The Controls Electrician assists area Maintenance and Production personnel in maintaining an efficient operation by utilizing all necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with a minimal amount of down time. Interpret machine manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings relative to equipment assigned Understand & demonstrate use of the principles of electricity, electronics, and control systems Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E Perform PLC and control system troubleshooting and repair Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, fixtures, PLC’s, motion controllers and drives Troubleshoot Controlnet, Devicenet, DH+, Remote IO and Ethernet networks Basic knowledge of plant, fire and water sprinkler systems and their controls Maintain area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, and proper manner Operate material handling equipment as required Complete all mandatory training

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:

Must be at least 18 years of age Must be flexible to work any shift Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be authorized to work in the United States Must have basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems Must possess experience in PLC’s Must possess experience in process controls and instrumentation Must possess experience with motors and controls (AC and DC) Must possess experience with analog and digital devices Must possess experience with schematics and electrical print reading Demonstrated ability to use Current Probe, Multi-meter, Oscilloscope Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams Ability to systematically troubleshoot detailed electrical and electronic systems Ability and understanding to work with voltages up to 480 volts Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot programmable controllers Understanding of analog circuits, i.e., 4-20 ma or 0-10 volts Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Has a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of three years of hands-on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is desirable Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is beneficial Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend

Working Conditions:

Work will be performed within a manufa