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

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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.

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).

• 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible to work any shift
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills
• Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems
• Must possess experience in PLC's
• Must possess experience in process controls and instrumentation
• Must possess experience with motors and controls (AC and DC)
• Must possess experience with analog and digital devices
• Must possess experience with schematics and electrical print reading
• Demonstrated ability to use Current Probe, Multi-meter, Oscilloscope
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot detailed…