Job Information
The Hershey Company Electrical Controls Technician in Hazle Twp, Pennsylvania
Shifts:
You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS). Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on a different schedule and/or shift. Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift: 6:50 AM-3:00 PM, 2nd shift: 2:50 PM-11:00 PM and 3rd shift: 10:50 PM -7:00 AM). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours/day, Monday through Friday, daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts). Continuous Operations Schedule (COS): Rotation of 2-2-3 days on/off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period. New hires are typically assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work either shifts during the training period. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed further during the interview process. Essential Duties and 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.