Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton, PA

The Hershey Company

90d • $39

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred
• Good attendance is very important

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.

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
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED