Industrial Machine Operator

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

• Operates, tends, and maintains machines to make lead acid batteries.
• Reads specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Follows sequences for operational procedures on a computer.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated.
• 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 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.
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, safety practices and overall quality of work produced.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management.

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• Good math skill including familiarity with metric system
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machinery
• Ability to take and read measurements
• Computer Skills
• Mechanical Skills
• Must be able to read and interpret 1^st^ piece inspection/set-up sheets
• Ability to maintain regular attendance
• Ability to work mandatory overtime