Lancaster, PA - Electro-Mechanical Technician - East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the best places to work in PA for 20 years, including 2021!

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.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics,, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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Make a difference and join a company that powers the world. Become part of our East Penn family as an

Electro Mechanical Technician today!

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Opportunities available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

1st shift hours 7:00am-3:00pm

2nd shift hours 3:00pm-11:00pm

3rd shift hours 11:00pm-7:00am

Wages up to $35 per hour plus shift differential. 

Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.

Maintain, Repair, Troubleshoot and Install Industrial Manufacturing Equipment and Systems

Repair and Rebuild Replacement Parts for Industrial Manufacturing Equipment and Systems

Welding Fabrication

Piping Installation

Basic Electrical Troubleshooting

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Able to read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting purposes with guidance at times.

Working knowledge of the required programming software for troubleshooting and changing timers and counter preset values.

Working knowledge with required test equipment, i.e. amprobe, voltmeter, oscilloscope.

Ability to identify the different families of processors and how to get online and what software to use as well as proper cabling and working knowledge of all necessary drivers needed for PC to PLC communication.

Basic understanding of Windows and know basic DOS commands. A good understanding of my computer for file transfer and copy.

Some basic understanding of electronics.

Applied knowledge of the NEC to projects and required tasks with guidance.

Mechanical skills to include but not limited to, basic welding, knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic operation, understanding pipe sizes, and other mechanical terminology directly associated with required tasks.

Ability to bend, twist, do extensive walking, lift up to 50 lbs, and have good hand-eye coordination.

Must have a valid state driver's license.

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

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

Maintenance employees have the benefit of company supplied tools during their career at East Penn.