What are the responsibilities and job description for the East Penn Recycling Center Operators 2nd and 3rd Shift position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
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Overview
Make a difference and join a company that powers the world. Become part of our
East Penn's family in our EPA permitted Recycling Facility today!
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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 2nd and 3rd shift.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Basic Reading Skills (must be able to read and interpret 1st piece inspection)
Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying)
Basic Computer Skills (ability to interact with computer screens)
Ability to communicate with co-workers
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 : $25 - $28