Controls Technician - 1st Shift - Lawrence Plant

Job Title: Controls Technician - 1st Shift Lawrence Plant

Job Title: Controls Technician

Pay: $40.00/hour - OT Potential

Incentive Plan: Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $2000

Reports To: Technical Assurance Manager

Supervises: None

Job Group: Professional

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Total Rewards

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Starting Day 1 401 (k) Retirement Plan - with generous company matchHershey Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementLife Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shift

This position will be a 1st shift. We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays as needed.

Job Summary

As the Control Technician, you will lead the installation, programing, troubleshooting and repair of robotics, and automated packaging equipment. You will support the production and maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing automation projects. You will help train and mentor other technicians along with operators.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by following all safety proceduresMaintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizersLead and audit preventative maintenance proceduresInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, cameras, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.Develop training plans for techniciansDevelop work plans for emergency repair of critical assetsSupport internal IT needs with associated equipmentPerform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.3 + years of experience with ABB robotics3 + years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software5 + years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls5 + years of experience reading blueprints and schematics5 + years of experience with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical fieldTraining at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sitesProblem solving skillsBasic computer knowledge, in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Required Skills/Abilities

Experience with robotic or electromechanical maintenanceKnowledge of computer networking systems and infrastructureLow voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of logical devices and signal feedback loopsAbility to work within a fast-paced environment.Ability to work with outside vendors and internal customersAbility to work with multiple plants.Ability to support local IT needs to interface with manufacturing automation.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field preferred.BS Degree in controls and programing of ABB robotics, spider picker programing and packaging automation or 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands to arms; talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of ONE Brands 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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