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

The Hershey Company

Lancaster, PA

Pay: $40/hr

**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

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Work schedules, shifts, and assignments are determined based on business and operational needs and may vary by location, department, and position.
• Schedule details will be discussed during the offer process.
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and/or weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

**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 Ma