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Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton, PA

Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton, PA

The Hershey CompanyHazleton, PA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Electrical Controls Technician - Hazleton, PA

Posted Date : Oct 1, 2025

Requisition Number : 126576

Location : Hazle Township, PA

Position Type : Hourly

Sign-On Bonus : $7500

Summary :

The Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

The qualified applicant must have a 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.

Pay :

  • $39.38 / hour. Will also receive $0.45 / hour shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift (8-hour) and $0.60 / hour for 12-hour night shift work schedule.
  • $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Overtime Potential
  • Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

Total Rewards :

  • 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
  • Shifts :

  • You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS). Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and / or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on a different schedule and / or shift.
  • Traditional Work Schedule (TWS ) : Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift : 6 : 50 AM-3 : 00 PM, 2nd shift : 2 : 50 PM-11 : 00 PM and 3rd shift : 10 : 50 PM -7 : 00 AM). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours / day, Monday through Friday, daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).
  • Continuous Operations Schedule (COS) : Rotation of 2-2-3 days on / off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period.
  • New hires are typically assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd / 3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work either shifts during the training period.
  • Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed further during the interview process.
  • Candidate Process :

    Please note : Communications will be through e-mail and text. Ensure you have access to a valid e-mail

  • Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire written mechanical skills assessment to schedule an interview
  • Post-Offer : Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check Required.
  • Essential Duties and 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.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • SAP experience preferred
  • Good attendance is very important
  • Physical Demands :

  • Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, climb steps, and move around machinery
  • 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, hard hat, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
  • Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement
  • 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 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center askhr@hersheys.com.

    Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include, but are not limited to the following : education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.

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