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Apprentice Quality Inspector

Penn United Technologies, Inc.
Cabot, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Apprentice Quality Inspector

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Apprentice Quality Inspector to provide fully on-site quality assurance services in our Stamping Department.  This person will perform part inspection and documentation in order to achieve 100% quality production, continually improve manufacturing processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a 3 year in-house certificate program.

 

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 northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County.  

Responsibilities:

  • Work with manufacturing technicians to achieve acceptable product, meet or exceed customer quality standards, goals and deliveries.
  • Perform inspections and audits of materials and audit manufacturing processes.
  • Utilize inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, digital height gage and comparators, as needed.
  • Identify and report discrepancies with standard, placing all nonconforming product on hold.
  • Create, maintain and file inspection logs and quality documents.
  • Audit manufacturing technician inspection logs and SPC charts, verifying with product samples.
  • Assist with or perform First Articles, Gage R&R and Capability Studies, etc.
  • Assist in training quality and manufacturing team to follow inspection procedures and in the use of inspection equipment.
  • Maintain clean equipment and work area.
     
  • Apprentice – attend and be actively engaged in on-site classes and on-the-job learning
     
  • SHIFT: Must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts.
Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Understanding of blueprint reading and inspection techniques (preferred not required)
  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
  • Strong reading, comprehension, math and problem-solving skills
  • Visual acuity (20/20 vision or corrective lenses)
  • Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to work well independently and cooperatively with teams
  • Capable of completing applicable training on:
    • Statistics/Statistical Process Control
    • Measurement/inspection equipment
    • Technical Math
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (dependent upon job assignment)
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills.

 

Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Required: Must be able to work rotating shifts of day, afternoon and midnight

Desired:  Experience with Smart Scopes and Quest machines

 

Compensation & Benefits:  We offer an outstanding array of employee 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 OUR 3 YEAR IN-HOUSE CERTIFICATE 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

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