Job Location:  Lancaster, PA
Position Type:  Hourly

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 per hour
• $1.00/hour additional shift premium for working on 2nd
• Overtime Potential!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plant (MIP) Eligible
   

Benefits:

• 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
   

Shifts:  

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. 
• 2nd Shift work schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 2:30pm – 10:30pm 
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.  Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to 2nd. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs when they are posted.  
• 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 electrical skills assessment either remotely
• Candidates that pass the written NOCTI skills assessment will be scheduled for hands-on electrical 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 voltage 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 manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
• Wearing Company-issued arc flash rated uniforms is a requirement
• Wearing arc rated and voltage rated PPE is a requirement for designated electrical tasks

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check results consistent with The Hershey Company's employment policies.  Background checks may include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification, and/or drug test.

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 [email protected]. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center [email protected].