Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie®, Drake's® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.Pay$32.18 - $37.53 / hour, depending on experience and qualificationsSchedule1st Shift (Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 AM- 3:30 PM) 10 hour ShiftHours subject to change with business needsOn-site; other days and hours as neededLocation272 Patton Farm Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477Job SummaryMcKee Foods is seeking a Construction Electrician to join our Maintenance Department team. A Construction Electrician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components. Key elements to this role include:Utilities, Facilities, Transportation, Waste Treatment, and Bulk SystemsPerform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and document resultsInstall boxes, panels, and control systemsRun conduit and connect to equipmentPerform maintenance on building control systemsCommunicate effectively with other departments and co-workers about workAbility and willingness to work overtime; call-ins and other times as requiredAbility to perform other related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications5 years if industrial / commercial experience or equivalent combination of training and experienceAbility to work from blueprints and drawings, build panels, and control systemAbility to check out wiring connections and terminationsDemonstrate good written and verbal communication skillsStrong troubleshooting abilitiesPreferred QualificationsJourneyman's certificate7 years electrical experience in construction/installationCompleted apprenticeship program in electrical maintenanceExperience with AC/DC drives and controlsPLC experienceBenefitsCompetitive weekly payProfit-sharing cash bonus program401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug planSupplemental plans, including life insuranceFully-paid parental leaveHealth Center and PharmacyTuition reimbursementCredit UnionExercise and recreation facilityWellness programs with incentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)For more information about this posting or to schedule a realistic job preview, please contact Donnie Shifflett (x45233) or Terry Sager (x42247). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>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. 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
See More Details >>We are currently hiring for electrical helpers in Stuarts Draft, VA for on-going commercial projects. Pay is $18 - $19 an hour based on experience and skill set. If you are an electrician with 1+ years experience APPLY NOW!Electrical Helper Responsibilities:Assist electricians in installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipmentPreparing job sitesAssemble and install electrical componentsAssist in troubleshooting electrical issuesOrganize tools and materialsPerform basic electrical tasks under supervisionFollowing safety protocols and maintain a clean worksiteElectrical Helper Qualifications:1+ electrical experienceValid Driver's LicenseYour OWN reliable transportationYour own tools and PPESalary: $18 - $19 per hourSchedule: 8 hour shiftMonday through FridayDay shiftBenefits:Weekly payPaid time off and holiday payHealth, dental and vision insuranceReferral program401k
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.
