Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

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:  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:

Starting Pay: $41.12 per hour

$0.75 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift

OT Potential

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) — Starting Day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Must be 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

Qualified applicants must 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 knowledge of:

Motors

Industrial wiring

Electro-mechanical drives

PLC application software/hardware

Servo motion control applications

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, 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 systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety

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 operators, mechanics, 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 SAP

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

Read and interpret electrical schematics

Demonstrate initiative to investigate and offer improvements to plant operations

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

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

Utilize problem-solving techniques in resolving issues with other employees

Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures

Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain