Electrical Technician

The captivating story of Hershey's spans nearly a century and a half of industrial and social change. It was in the year 1894 that candy manufacturer Milton Hershey made the decision to try adding chocolate coating to his caramels.

The Electrical Technician's primary role is to maintain and optimize electrical manufacturing equipment and systems.

* Understand and demonstrate use of the principles of basic electricity and electronics * Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E * Demonstrate an understanding of occupation-specific safety standards and procedures * Plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes * Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits * Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels * Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components * Check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components * Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures

* Must be flexible to work on all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime * Must be authorized to work in the United States * Must possess either a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of 3 years of hands-on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience * Must be able to achieve a passing score on both a written and practical electrical exam * Must have basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills * Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems * 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 * Preferred Qualifications*: * Experience within a food manufacturing/manufacturing environment is preferred * Completion of coursework in the Electrical discipline * Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred * Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred * Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred * Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred * Physical Demands*: * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. * Regularly required to work around operating equipment, work in confined spaces, stand, walk, reach, stoop, crawl, twist, bend and climb ladders * Working Conditions*: * Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility * The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves * Wearing Company-issued uniforms is a requirement