Manufacturing Technician jobs in Reading, PA

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Overview

East Penn Mfg. (the manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories), is seeking an Industrial Service Technician. Technician will communicate and work with maintenance managers, maintenance mechanics, electric truck mechanics, electricians, contractors, and East Penn Manufacturing's salespeople.  East Penn offers the following benefits package:  company vehicle, company phone, competitive wages, group insurance, profit sharing, 401(k), life insurance, paid holidays and vacation. 

                       $5000.00 BONUS

Responsibilities

*Dealing with customer complaints and down equipment

Travels to customer locations

Evaluates battery and charging equipment

Must be able to make on‑site repairs of batteries and chargers

Must be able to create and maintain documents explaining customer's fleet by type, amp hour, repairs, recommendations, billing, and repairs

*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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Electrical background preferred; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, Basic Computer Skills, Word, Personal Computer (PC); REASONING SKILLS, Ability to evaluate, Does troubleshooting and provides potential solutions for problems and communicate ideas, Ability to resolve discrepancies; MECHANICAL SKILLS, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Awareness of pneumatics, Basic reading of Schematics, Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot startings and stopages of machinery, Knowledge of Rigging and lifting, Oxy‑Acetylene Torch, Basic understading of transformers and contactors, Minor Electrical skills, Basic knowledge of 240V three phase, Basic knowledge of 480V three phase, Basic understading of AC and DC electricity, Basic Electrical skills, Basic Electronic skills, Ability to identify and test basic electronic component such as diodes, capacitors, and resistors, Ability to remove and install printed circuit boards, Understanding the basic theory of rectification, Understanding the basic layout of a rectifier, Knowledge of hydraulic operation; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Telephone Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Has a DOT Medical Qualification Card

East Penn Benefits

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
• Company supplied tools during their career at East Penn.