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Electrical Technician - West Hershey Plant

The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
26 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at The Hershey Company (food & beverage) in Hershey, PA. $0.75 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Tooling, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 52%
  • ✓ PLC 35%
  • Welding 31%
  • EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: The Hershey Company in Hershey

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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

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)

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 Service Center: askhr@hersheys.com

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Why Hershey

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Position Type: 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.

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:

PLC application software/hardware

Servo motion control applications

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Ability to effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment

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

Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Maintain good housekeeping skills

Assessment

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