Electrical Mechanic

Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Pieces, Reese Cups, Reese Shapes, Reese Bars, Mr. Goodbar, Mounds, Almond Joy, NutRageous, Oh Henry, FastBreak, Whatchamacallit, and Baking Chips in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay

• Starting pay rate: $44.64 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• $4000 Sign-On Bonus
• Overtime potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts
• 3rd Shift work schedule: 8-hour shift beginning at 10:00pm to 6:30am
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs; training period begins on 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to appropriate shift
• Eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts, and jobs when posted
• Mandatory overtime could be weekly, daily, and/or weekends
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible to work any shift, 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 possess either 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
• Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills
• Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, process controls and instrumentation, motors and controls (AC and DC), analog and digital devices, and schematics/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
• 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

• 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 caps, 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

Assessment Requirements

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment, including a written NOCTI electrical skills assessment and a hands-on skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant. Post-offer drug screen and background check are required.