Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

Posted Date : Sep 26, 2025

Requisition Number : 126281

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Position : Hourly

Sign-On Bonus : $10,000

About the Facility : The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as : White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo, Syrup in a high-speed, complex manufacturing environment.

Pay :

Starting Pay : $39.64 per hour

$0.75 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift

OT Potential

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards :

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

Shifts :

Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays

Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process

Candidate Process :

Qualified applicants must successfully complete an electrical written skills assessment

Those receiving a passing score will advance to an onsite electrical hands-on assessment and interview with the hiring team

Summary :

This position requires Industrial Electrical / PLC experience in the food industry with knowledge of :

Motors

Industrial wiring

Electro-mechanical drives

PLC application software / hardware

Servo motion control applications

Also required :

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment

Major Duties / 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

Other Requirements :

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

Assessment Requirements :

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position.

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at : 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com

Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center : askhr@hersheys.com

Nearest Major Market : Harrisburg