TECH CENTER LAB TECH

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 20 years!

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.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

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.  

East Penn currently has an opening for an Automotive Laboratory Technician who will test individual components of batteries.

Tests individual components of batteries

Performs quality control tests weekly

Evaluates battery failures

Documents results

Performs basic repairs

Constructs tests samples

Performs a variety of different tests on specific batteries including life tests, explosion tests, short circuit tests, float tests, and capacity tests

Is responsible and posseses the authority to author, approve, and maintain documents that are contained in the quality system

*Maintains regular attendance

*Ability to work mandatory over time

Performs other duties as requested 

Responsible for producing a high quality product

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Technical School, Bachelor of Science Degree Preferred; READING REQUIREMENTS, Technical Reading, Able to read and understand lab procedures, Capable of reading and working with parts and equipment manuals; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying), Basic understanding of Geometry, Basic understanding of Algebra; COMPUTER SKILLS, Understanding of control programs and databases, Good Computer Skills, Proficient in Word, Management System Reporting (MSR), E‑mail, Proficient in Excel; REASONING SKILLS, Recognizes irregularities and brings to the attention of supervisors; MECHANICAL SKILLS, Good understanding of mechanics, Basic Electrical skills; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Able to write procedures and projects, Able to write technical reports, Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Battery Experience helpful, Production or quality control experience useful.

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• 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