The Hershey Company - Seaside Heights, NJ

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Seaside Heights, NJ
Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Technician at The Hershey Company's West Hershey Plant is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This role requires expertise in industrial electrical systems, PLC applications, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting. The technician will ensure compliance with safety standards and contribute to the overall efficiency of plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance with codes.
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Accept full responsibility for all safety procedures as stated in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • Demonstrate self-motivational drive in learning new technologies as they apply.
  • Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics, other electricians, engineers, supervisors, and plant leadership.
  • Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, understanding and helping maintain work orders, and the preventative maintenance system in SAP.
  • Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to plant operations.
  • Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules.
  • Safely operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, and boom lifts.
  • Utilize problem-solving techniques in interacting with other employees to resolve issues.
  • Adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
  • Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gear boxes, and conveyors.
  • Create notifications and follow up on repairs.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM schedules or contents.
  • Make up a bill of materials as required.
  • Read and interpret written descriptions or engineering blueprints.
  • Perform PM and troubleshoot Motoman and ABB Robots.
  • Learn and work with programs like Panelview, Factory Talk, RS Logix, and Siemens.
  • Direct and train others to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment.

Requirements

  • Industrial Electrical/PLC experience in the food industry.
  • Knowledge of motors, industrial wiring, electro-mechanical drives, PLC application software/hardware, and servo motion control applications.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with mobile equipment operation.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

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.
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