at The Hershey Company in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton Plant
Posted Date:
May 31, 2024
Requisition Number:
122166
Location: Hazleton, PA
Position Type: Hourly
The Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.
Pay:
$35.39/hour for the first 30 days, increasing to $37.96/hour after 30 days with satisfactory job performance. Will also receive 0.45 differential pay/hour.
$7,500 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:
Our primary need is on 2nd shift. We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed further during the interview process
Summary:
The Hazleton Plant of The Hershey Company, a manufacturer of chocolate and confectionary products, has an immediate opening for a Controls Technician.
The qualified applicant must have a minimum of two years education in electrical technology or a minimum of four years of recent experience in the maintenance of control equipment and instrumentation used in manufacturing control systems. Qualified Electrical Controls Technicians are eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
We now offer two different work schedules:
Traditional 8-hours/day, 5-days/week with voluntary and mandated overtime available.
Non-traditional 12-hours/day that guarantees 12-15 days off a month.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
Competence with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC, and ControlLogix families), Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View, Intellution FIX, and Wonderware.
Troubleshoot PLC programs and be able to make programming changes when required.
Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA Safety practices.
Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, pressure switches, temperature switches, weighing systems, in-line analyzers, valve actuators and positioners.
Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs, servos, and robotic systems.
Understanding of networking protocols and hardware (switches, routers, firewalls).
Abide by GMPs as related to working in a food production facility.
Experience with standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
18 years of age
High School Diploma/ GED
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
SAP experience preferred
Good attendance is very important
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, climb steps, and move around machinery
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include, but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans