The Hershey Company
Controls Electrician - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)
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Controls Electrician - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)
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.
Shifts:
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).
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 downtime.
- 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 PCs 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
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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.
We encourage applicants to provide a resume or other information that highlights relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Submission of a resume is not required for consideration. If additional information is needed during the application review process, a member of the recruiting team may contact you to discuss your interest in the opportunity.
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Interview / Hiring / Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, applicants must successfully complete required written and hands-on electrical skills assessments.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment screenings, including background checks and/or drug screenings, where applicable and permitted by law.
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 ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center - askhr@hersheys.com.
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.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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