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. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.
Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.
East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EOE/VEVRAA
East Penn is currently seeking someone to work as a Rectifier in the Maintenance Department on 1st shift, Sunday- Thursday, from 5:45am-1:50pm.
Troubleshooting and repair of all rectifiers
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on all rectifiers through out East Penn.
Accurate record keeping of work orders, projects, machine parameters and machine modifications.
Communicate both verbally and in writing to other shifts and coworkers concerning equipment status and updates.
Perform high quality, professional work at all times.
Work safely to prevent on the job injuries, this includes using LO/TO procedures and knowing machinery energy sources.
Observe all company safety policies, rules and regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
*Maintains regular attendance.
*Ability to work mandatory over time.
Performs other duties as requested.
Responsible for producing a high quality product.
Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.
Basic understanding of electronics used in the different rectifiers (know components, function and simple uses).
Basic soldering skills.
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment to include multimeters and amprobes.
Understand the basic theory of rectification (understand components and the interaction of components used to change AC to DC).
Understand the basic layout of a rectifier.
Ability to identify and test basic electronic components such as diodes, capacitors and resistors.
Basic knowledge of reading and understanding electrical schematics.
Basic knowledge 480V three phase and 240V three phase.
Ability to correctly remove and install printed circuit boards and other electronic equipment.
Basic understanding of AC and DC electricity to include three phase.
Basic understanding of transformers and contactors.
Working knowledge of DOS based computer programs such as Norton Commander.
Basic understanding of Windows operating systems.
Basic mechanical skills.
Ability to use hand tools necessary for the trade for modifying, building and repair of equipment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of plant layout and location of equipment parts and service manuals.
Ability to closely follow instructions.
Basic understanding of the SOMAX system in order to locate parts, equipment, work order status, etc.
East Penn offers excellent benefits:
A PASSION TO EMPOWER
As a family-owned company, our mission is to help make lives better, one battery at a time. We are proud to have a significant impact by operating the largest single-site battery manufacturing facility in the world – and we’ve only just begun!
In 1946, we started out as a family-owned company and that hasn’t changed since. As a family of employees, we’re making the products that are helping to empower people’s lives.
Our business model has been highly focused on recyclability and the conservation of natural resources, which has enabled us to be a good neighbor and successfully build products with sustainability in mind.
