What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Manufacturing Co-op Program position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
Get to know East Penn!
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.
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Overview
East Penn is looking for highly motivated, eager to learn, hands on, HS Seniors
who are eager to learn and want to develop their future.
Students will work at least 16 hours a week to gain valuable job experience in the manufacturing industry during their senior year of high school. They will also learn about other careers within the company as well as be given information regarding East Penn’s Mechatronics Scholarship program.
Manufacturing Co-op Students will have the opportunity of acquiring
a rewarding, full-time, career upon graduation.
#DekaCareers
Looking for highly motivated, eager to learn, hands on, HS Seniors who want to develop.
Competitive starting wages
Part- time production opportunities available on 1st shift (4 or 8 hour shifts)
Ask about our tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
Responsibilities
Operates, tends, and maintains machines to make lead acid batteries.
Reads product specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Follows sequences for operational procedures on a computer.
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.
*Specific responsibilities may vary depending on job placement.
Qualifications
Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying).
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machinery.
Ability to take and read measurements.
Basic Computer Skills (ability to interact with computer screens).
Mechanical skills.
Ability to communicate with co-workers.
East Penn Benefits
If offered a full-time position, below are a list of the excellent benefits that East Penn offers to our employees:
- Competitive compensation
- Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
- 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
