Apprentice Machinist

Apprentice Machinists  

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Machinist to join our Tooling Group. We are looking for individuals who desire to do precision work, learn a skill which is in high demand, and to grow professionally in a career within our employee-owned company.  

About Us:

Penn United, a leading advanced contract manufacturer since 1971, provides the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for our customers’ complex needs. Our broad range of manufacturing services support a variety of industries including defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and precision components for consumer goods. Through our diverse range of capabilities which includes Engineering, Precision Machining/Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding and more, our work plays a vital role in products used around the world every day.  Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh in Butler County.  We provide work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an amazing benefit compensation program that rewards you.

Responsibilities:

• Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills and/or surface grinders in order to machine or grind components to precise customer specifications
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc..)
• Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude
• The ability & desire to do precision work 
• Previous experience with lathes, mills and/or surface grinders is preferred, but not required 
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers strongly preferred, but not required
• Candidates must be able to work primarily daylight but available to work non-daylight shifts as needed
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day

Compensation & benefits:
We offer an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including: 

• COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING THE 4 YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
   
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
     
• RETIREMENT
  • ESOP : 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401K:  3% Company paid contribution
  • 401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
     
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
   
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays

• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (after 90 days)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
     
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Shift Differential
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
  • Years of Service Recognition awards

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability