Are you a talented and experienced electrical maintenance expert with a passion for troubleshooting operations? If you enjoy keeping electrical systems running at their best, we encourage you to apply for our Maintenance Electrical position. This is a permanent, Direct-Hire position for our client, a manufacturer of flow control control, located in Stuarts Draft, VA! This position offers a starting pay range of $32.33-$34.49 (based on experience), has a 3rd shift schedule (10:00 pm-6:00 am), and a benefits package that includes Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and more! The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the electrical power systems of the plant, along with all equipment relating to high voltage such as internal substations, casting control and power supply systems, and plant power grid. Ideal candidates for this role should have experience in industrial power. If you are a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Electrician and ready to take on a new role, apply today! Responsibilities: - Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls - Occasional design and build of new systems - Occasional modifications and upgrades to older systems - Prioritize workload with area managers to maintain maximum throughput - Perform all duties safely and follow all safety guidelines - Participate in safety programs as needed - Maintain excellent housekeeping - Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: - 7 years of experience in industrial power preferred - A high school diploma or GED is required. A certificate of completion for vocational training in necessary fields must be obtained preferred - Experience with motors, starters, VFDs, relays/relay logic, PLCs, understanding of induction heating and controls, SCRs, all types of sensors, transducers, position monitoring, full understanding of technical drawings, etc. - Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as mathematical comprehension - Excellent Time management and analytical skills - Understanding of safety laws and regulations
See More Details >>Job Location: Stuarts Draft, VAPosition Type: HourlySign-On Bonus: $4000 The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese's (peanut butter cups, FastBreak, Sticks, Pieces, filled shapes and NutRageous), Baking Chips, Take5, Mounds, Almond Joy, Whatchamacallit & Cookie Layer Crunch, in a high-speed complex environment. Pay: Starting pay range: $33.13-$40.42 per hour depending on experience / skill level $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 Day 1! 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match Hershey Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Shifts: We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays 2nd Shift work schedule: Monday - Friday 8-hour shift beginning at 2:00, 2:30, or 3:00 pm 3rd Shift work schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8-hour shift beginning at 10:00, 10:30, or 11:00 pm 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 2nd or 3rd shift. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs when they are posted. Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly, daily and/or weekends. Interview / Hiring / Selection Process: Potentially qualified applicants will be required to complete a written NOCTI electrical skills assessment Candidates that pass the written NOCTI electrical skills assessment will be scheduled for an onsite interview, followed by a hands-on skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Check required Summary: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. The Controls Electrician assists area Maintenance and Production personnel in maintaining an efficient operation by utilizing all necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment with a minimal amount of down time. Interpret machine manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings relative to equipment assigned Understand & demonstrate use of 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, motion controllers and drives Troubleshoot Controlnet, Devicenet, DH+, Remote IO and 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 as required 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, holidays and overtime as scheduled Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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 three years of hands-on electrical work in manufacturing systems maintenance or equivalent military experience Must have basic understanding of PC's and basic computer skills Must possess experience in industrial electrical systems Must possess experience in PLC's 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 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 Improvement methodology is beneficial Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferredPhysical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bendWorking 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 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 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. #LI-MF1 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 VeteransIf you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com). PDN-99ae06f9-d49b-45bf-b3e4-34dcbcd09944
See More Details >>Sr Electrical Engineer job at Hershey Co.. Stuarts Draft, VA. Posted Date: Jul 25, 2025 Requisition Number: 125505 Job Location: Stuarts Draft, VA Summary: 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. The primary role and responsibility of the Control Systems Specialist is to provide technical support to ensure that production lines and plant processes are operational. The Sr. Control Systems Specialist will provide technical expertise to troubleshoot, repair and maintain process instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, servos, control systems and computers. The Control Systems Specialist will primarily be assigned to 1st shift and work other shifts as necessary to support plant operations, shutdowns, and projects. The Control System Specialist will be on call every 5th week for after-hours support and to provide 24-hour weekend coverage at minimum. Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant controls systems, PLC's, motion controllers, HMIs, and electrical systems. • Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, manuals, schematics, and blueprints in order to maintain and improve equipment uptime. • Setup, configure, program, modify and improve PLC programs. • Provide 2nd level technical support to plant electricians and technicians. • Provide mentoring to maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing personnel on new and/or improved technologies. • Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering personnel, manufacturing supervision and production employees in the solution, design, and implementation efforts. • Provide technical analyses (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, interpretation of requirements), develop alternatives and prepare recommendations for capital solutions to problems. • Assist with power distribution switchgear maintenance and switching. • Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures. • Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and participating in daily pass down discussions. • Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of plant electrical systems. • Participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the Process Control Network security procedures and policies. • Implement incremental improvement ideas to improve quality, reliability, uptime, and cost. • Support and manage capital projects to eliminate controls obsolescence issues and improve plant quality, reliability, and uptime. • Develop and provide technical training for Technical Assurance personnel. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: • Experience with processing and packaging equipment, controls systems, instrumentation, and computers • Knowledge of electrical power distribution including panelboards, motor control centers, busways, substations and MV switchgear • Understanding of project management tools and requirements such as purchase requisitions, contractor time monitoring, internal orders, and project timelines. • Understanding of local area networks, subnetting, and routing • Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot DC drives and AC VFD's • Ability to design and troubleshoot control circuits, ladder logic, and Boolean logic. • Knowledge of electrical control relaying, motor controls, DC, variable frequency, and servo drives • Ability to troubleshoot, modify and improve PLC and motion control programs. • Knowledge of ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+, Remote IO, Profibus, IO Link and Ethernet networks • Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) and server-based client visualization systems • Ability to design, maintain and troubleshoot process control systems and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers. • Ability to troubleshoot, support and design servo systems. • Ability to build process control computers, load PC operating systems and software and troubleshoot PC's and servers. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: • Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or a related technical degree preferred. • Minimum - 5 years' work experience in engineering, maintenance or a related field required. • Advanced experience with Allen Bradley PLC's is required. Preferred Skills / Attributes: • Practical knowledge and relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment (GMP, SQF) • Understanding of PC's and PC skills (DOS, Windows, Windows XP, 7, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, VMWare, Nutanix) • CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+ • ISA CCST, CCNA • Panel Builder 32, Wonderware, iFIX, Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE HMI Programming and Troubleshooting • Siemens PLC and visualization programming and troubleshooting Testing Requirements: Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the ability to read and create electrical schematics, to program and troubleshoot servo systems, PLC's, and HMI's and to diagnose and repair PC problems.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Stuarts Draft, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Stuarts Draft, VA, is approximately $1,460 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $2,000 per week. With a growing demand for electrical services and infrastructure investments, the job outlook is promising, offering strong earning potential and career stability for those entering the trade.
