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Corydon, IA, Industrial Machine Operator

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries
Corydon, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Get to know East Penn!

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. 

 

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. 

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Overview

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Production opportunities available on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Average wages $23-$30 per hour.

Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.

Responsibilities

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.

 

Qualifications

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 1st piece inspection/set-up sheets

Ability to maintain regular attendance

Ability to work mandatory overtime

East Penn Benefits

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

Salary : $23 - $30

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