East Penn Manufacturing, a world class leader in lead-acid battery manufacturing, is looking for experienced production machine operators with a mechanical mind.  If you enjoy a mentally stimulating job working with your hands, then join our East Penn family as a Machine Operator today!

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Experienced production machine operators with at least 2 years of experience preferred.

Average wages with production bonus opportunities ranging from $25-$30 per hour or more.

Production opportunities available on 2nd and 3rd shift.

2nd shift - 8 hour shifts ranging from 2pm-12am depending on the start time

3rd shift - 8 hour shifts ranging from 10pm-8am depending on the start time

Responsibilities:

Operates, tends, and maintains machines to make lead acid batteries.

Reads product specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

Follows sequences for operational procedures on a computer.

Automatically or manually loads material into machine.

Observes machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions.

May measure work piece dimensions, thickness and weight in order to determine the accuracy of machine operation.

May perform minor machine maintenance, including cleaning and oiling.

May perform complete changeovers. 

May assist in setting up machine, and stacking, marking, packing, and transporting finish work pieces using an electric pallet jack, hoist or forklift.

Relieves other operators at shift change time and breaks.

*Specific responsibilities may vary depending on job placement.

Qualifications

Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying).

Ability to use basic hand tools.

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machinery.

Ability to take and read measurements.

Basic Computer Skills (ability to interact with computer screens).

Mechanical skills.

Ability to communicate with co-workers.

Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.