Controls Electrician - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)
About The Position
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. 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment
- Interpret machine manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings
- 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
- Troubleshoot Controlnet, Devicenet, DH+, Remote IO and Ethernet networks
- Maintain area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, and proper manner
- Operate material handling equipment as required
- Complete all mandatory training
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
