East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the best places to work in PA for 20 + years!

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.

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If you like a small team environment and building camraderie this is the Facility for you!

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Average wages  $25- $28 per hour plus bonus opportunities. 

Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.

Production opportunities available on 2^nd and 3^rd shift.

         Refining and Casting Opportunities

The refining and casting operations receive lead bullion from the furnaces and refines it into variety of new lead alloys that are cast into ingots.  The ingots are sent back to the on site battery production facilities for use in new battery production.

Refining Attendant:

Receives lead from furnaces and fills kettles with lead bullion

Calculates additive and reagent amounts necessary to add to the lead

Learns how to operate lead analysis equipment to determine lead quality

Removes dross from kettles as necessary prior to next refining process

Utilizes overhead cranes and forklifts frequently

Casting:

Controls flow of molten lead into molds.

Monitors temperature of lead and adjusts as necessary

Ensure ingots are marked correctly and clean of any flashings

Utilize forklift to move finished ingots into storage area

Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high-quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Basic Reading Skills (must be able to read and interpret 1^st piece inspection)

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

Basic Computer Skills (ability to interact with computer screens)

Ability to communicate with co-workers

Equal Opportunity Employer.

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Profit sharing and 401K
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities