The Hershey Company · 6 hours ago
Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton, PA
Hazle, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.38/hr - $39.38/hr
4+ years expThe Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing a variety of chocolate products in a high-speed complex environment. The Electrical Controls Technician will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting control equipment and instrumentation used in manufacturing control systems.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
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
Qualification
Required
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
18 years of age
High School Diploma/ GED
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Authorized to work in the United States
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
Preferred
SAP experience preferred
Good attendance is very important
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
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
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