Controls Electrician - Stuarts Draft Plant

The Hershey Company
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Stuarts Draft
120 Harold Cook Dr (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
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Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately. Controls Electrician - Stuarts Draft Plant Posted Date: May 21, 2026 Requisition Number: 127859 Job Location:Stuarts Draft, VA Position Type: Hourly Sign-On Bonus: $4000 The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese's Pieces, Reese Cups, Reese Shapes, Reese Bars, Mr. Goodbar, Mounds, Almond Joy,NutRageous, Oh Henry,FastBreak, Whatchamacallit, Baking Chips, etc. in a high-speed complex environment. Pay: Starting pay rate: $44.64per hour $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift $4000 Sign-On Bonus! Overtime potential Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-Starting Day1! 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match Hershey Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Shifts: We require that youareflexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays 3rdShift work schedule: 8-hour shift beginning at 10:00pm to 6:30am Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to appropriate shift. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules,shiftsand jobs when they are posted. Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly,dailyand/or weekends. Interview / Hiring / Selection Process: Potentially qualified applicants willbe requiredtocomplete a written NOCTI electricalskills assessment Candidates that pass the written NOCTI electrical skills assessment will be scheduled for an onsite interview and a hands-on skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Checkrequired Summary: The Controls Electricianassistsarea Maintenance and Production personnel inmaintainingan efficient operation byutilizingall necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with a minimal amount of down time. Interpret machine manuals, schematics, and engineering drawingsrelativeto equipment assigned Understand &demonstrateuseof 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, motioncontrollersand drives TroubleshootControlnet,Devicenet, DH+, RemoteIOand 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 asrequired Complete all mandatory training Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include: Must be at least 18 years of age Must be flexible to work any shift Must be available to work weekends,holidaysand overtime as scheduled Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs. Mustbe authorized towork in the United States Mustpossesseither a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of three years of hands-on electrical work inmanufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience Musthave basic understanding ofPC's and basic computer skills Mustpossessexperience in industrial electrical systems Mustpossessexperience in PLC's Mustpossessexperience in process controls and instrumentation Mustpossessexperience with motors and controls (AC and DC) Mustpossessexperience with analog and digital devices Mustpossessexperience 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 electrical and electronic systems Ability and understanding to work with voltage up to 480 volts Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot programmable controllers Understanding of analog circuits, i.e., 4-20 ma or 0-10 volts Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems Preferred Qualifications: Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is desirable Experience with Continuous Improvementmethodologyis beneficial Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred Physical Demands: Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs. Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend Working Conditions: Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) isrequiredto include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves Wearing Company-issued arc flash rated uniforms is a requirement Wearing arc rated and voltage rated PPE is a requirement for designated electrical tasks Assessment Requirements: To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment isrequiredfor further consideration for the position. If you requirea reasonableaccommodation as part of the application process, please contacta TalentProfessional at 1-877-804-1794 orApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticketinthe HR Service Center-askhr@hersheys.com. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check results consistent with The Hershey Company's employment policies. Background checks may include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification, and/or drug test. 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. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request. Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia