Foundry Operator - Lyon Station, PA

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

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

East Penn Manufacturing, a world class leader in lead-acid battery manufacturing, is seeking Foundry Operators for our EPA permitted Recycling Facility.  Join our high-performing team where precision, safety, and innovation drive success.  We're looking for candidates that like a small team environment and building camraderie.  Our ideal candidate has a mechanical mindset and/or at least 2 years of experience operating industrial machinery. This role not only offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's sustainability but also provides a pathway for career advancement within our organization.

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Opportunities available on 2nd and 3rd shift.

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

Pay rates are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

Plus a $5,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus!

Responsibilities

Battery Breaker:

• Operates industrial shredder to process lead-acid batteries for recycling.
• Drives forklift, pallet truck, or stack truck to remove batteries from trailers or storage areas and load into industrial shredder.
• Maintains a proper flow of material through the battery breaking area by overseeing equipment.

Furnace Operator:

• Operates an industrial furnace to melt down metal scraps for recycling.
• Operates and monitors automated weighing system to ensure that the proper weights of materials are delivered to the furnace.
• Monitors hydraulic levels, operating temperatures, ventilation, flow rate, and other equipment and system parameters via operating panels and computer supervison system.
• Opens lead well to tap lead from furnace into kettles.
• Measures height of lead in kettles and diverts flow to other kettles when full. 
• Uses forklift to move molds once cooled

Refining Attendant:

• Receives lead from furnaces and fills kettles with lead bullion.
• Refines bullion into a variety of new lead alloys.
• 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 to remove impurities prior to next refining process.
• Utilizes overhead cranes and forklifts frequently.
• Maintains an accurate log of all work done to each lot.
• Regulates temperature of the metal according to thermometer readings and sets burner controls appropriately.

Casting:

• Controls flow of molten lead into molds.
• Monitors temperature of lead and adjusts as necessary.
• Installs and changes stamps identifying ingot lot number.
• Performs visual quality checks on ingots and cleans off any flashing.
• Utilize forklift to move finished ingots into storage area before they are sent back to the on site battery production facilities for use in new batteries.

Oxide Operator: 

• Operates melting pots and oxide mills to make lead oxide used in battery production process.
• Loads lead ingots into melting pots using a forklift.
• Monitors and operates reaction pots by watching control panel, recording temperatures and draft readings, and visually inspecting.
• Oxide transported to battery production facilities using blower system or tractor trailers.

*Specific responsibilities will vary depending on job placement.

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

These jobs are in a lead environment and require a uniform and showering in a locker room before leaving work at the end of each shift.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company