The Hershey Company · 20 hours ago
Controls Technician - Lawrence, KS
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking a Controls Technician to join their team in Lawrence, KS. In this role, you will lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment while supporting production and maintenance teams.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Maintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizers
Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, cameras, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc
Develop training plans for technicians
Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Support internal IT needs with associated equipment
Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
3 + years of experience with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics
3 + years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software
5 + years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls
5 + years of experience reading blueprints and schematics
5 + years of experience with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
Training at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sites
Problem solving skills
Basic computer knowledge, in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be available and willing to travel to other Hershey plants (Lawrence, Lenexa) within approximately 30 minutes, as needed
Experience with robotic or electromechanical maintenance
Knowledge of computer networking systems and infrastructure
Low voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of logical devices and signal feedback loops
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with outside vendors and internal customers
Ability to work with multiple plants
Ability to support local IT needs to interface with manufacturing automation
Preferred
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 programming of ABB robotics, spider picker programming, and packaging automation, or 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
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
Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Deepak Bhatia
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-07
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