Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires Industrial Electrical/PLC experience in the food industry with knowledge of motors, industrial wiring, electro-mechanical drives, PLC application software/hardware, and servo motion control applications. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills are also required, along with the ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment. The role involves assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures. It also includes diagnosing malfunctioning systems, inspecting electrical components for hazards, and testing electrical systems for compatibility and safety. The technician will be responsible for safety procedures, demonstrating self-motivation in learning new technologies, and communicating appropriately with various plant personnel. Business management duties such as maintaining records, work orders, and preventative maintenance systems are also part of the role. The position may require working from ladders and lifts, reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints, and performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on robots. Directing and training others is also a responsibility. The role requires adherence to all safety requirements, food manufacturing rules and regulations, and demonstrating Hershey values.

Requirements

Industrial Electrical/PLC experience in the food industry
Knowledge of motors
Knowledge of industrial wiring
Knowledge of electro-mechanical drives
Knowledge of PLC application software/hardware
Knowledge of servo motion control applications
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment
Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
Successfully complete an electrical written skills assessment
Successfully complete an onsite electrical hands-on assessment and interview

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and conveyors
Experience with Motoman and ABB Robots
Experience with PanelView, Factory Talk, RS Logix, Siemens

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, and to ensure compliance with codes
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety
Accept full responsibility for all safety procedures as stated in the JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
Demonstrate self-motivational drive in learning new technologies as they apply
Communicate appropriately with operators, mechanics, electricians, engineers, supervisors, and plant leadership
Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files; understand and help maintain work orders, preventative maintenance system, and SAP
Work from ladders and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
Read and interpret electrical schematics
Demonstrate initiative to investigate and offer improvements to plant operations
Service, clean, and inspect equipment periodically following established PMs (Preventative Maintenance)
Safely operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, lifts, boom lifts
Utilize problem-solving techniques in resolving issues with other employees
Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures
Have a basic understanding of belts, belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and conveyors
Create notifications and follow up on repairs
Evaluate and make recommendations to change PM schedule 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, Siemens
Direct and train others to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment; provide expert knowledge and guidance to other employees in your field
Follow all safety requirements including but not limited to SDS (Safety Data Sheet), LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Flash NFPA 70-E
Follow all Food Manufacturing rules and regulations including GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
Demonstrate Hershey values
Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Maintain good housekeeping skills