Electroplating Technician

Electroplating Technician

Join Penn United Technologies as a Full-Time Electroplating Technician. You'll work alongside a skilled plating team to help set up and maintain electroplating operations, contributing to the production of high-quality products for our customers.

At Penn United, you'll find rewarding work, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your success.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the efficient setup and maintenance of the plating lines
• Assist with plating and inspection of the parts
• Assist with the preparation of parts for shipping
• Interpret specifications, internal part prints used for part set-up and inspections, and job orders
• Maintain a job tracking system
• Help track and maintain chemical inventories used in the plating process
• Perform visual inspection of all plated products, using a microscope
• Study the production schedule and estimate the requirements for completing an order efficiently and effectively
• Perform work procedures to meet schedules, using knowledge of capacities of the machines and equipment
• Maintain accurate time and production records
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties on the line

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Self-motivated, ability to work effectively under pressure and with a heavy work load
• Able to make quick, effective and accurate decisions
• Solid technical, mechanical and mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout an 8 hour shift
• Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts

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 TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR 
   
• 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 Vacation 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
  • Temperature controlled buildings
  • Shift premium for afternoon and midnight shifts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
  • Years of Service Recognition Awards

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.  

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability