Controls Electrician - Y&S Plant (Lancaster, PA)

Job Location

Lancaster, PA

Position Type

Hourly

The Hershey Company Lancaster plant is a Non-Union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel in a high-speed complex environment. We have an immediate need to hire a Controls Electrician.

Shifts

We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Work schedules, shifts, and assignments are determined based on business and operational needs and may vary by location, department, and position. Schedule details will be discussed during the offer process.Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and/or weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Summary

The Controls Electrician assists area Maintenance and Production personnel in maintaining an efficient operation by utilizing all necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with a minimal amount of down time.

Interpret machine manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings relative to equipment assigned

Understand & demonstrate use of the principles of electricity, electronics, and control systems

Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E

Perform PLC and control system troubleshooting and repair

Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit

breakers, fuses, motors, fixtures, PLC’s, motion controllers and drives

Troubleshoot Controlnet, Devicenet, DH+, Remote IO and Ethernet networks

Basic knowledge of plant, fire and water sprinkler systems and their controls

Maintain area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, and proper manner

Operate material handling equipment as required

Complete all mandatory training

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall...