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The Hershey Company lists this Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant opportunity in hershey, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant
Posted Date: Sep 20, 2026
Requisition Number:
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: $41.12 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
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: or
Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center:
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg
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