Furnace Technician

Furnace Technician – Carbide Sintering Operator

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for a full-time Furnace Technician to check and operate furnace, grinder, & other equipment needed in carbide manufacturing process at our Saxonburg facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to work in a team atmosphere where they will have the potential to grow and advance in a career within our employee-owned company. If you appreciate manufacturing, the attention to detail it requires, and taking pride in doing a job well, then we encourage you to apply. Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and /or midnight shifts, as needed. To learn more about Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit https://www.pennunited.com/carbide-manufacturing/

Responsibilities:

• Check equipment such as furnace, grinder and other equipment for proper maintenance and preparation before starting each job
• Prioritize, plan and prepare work; sort jobs by due dates and complexity of tasks
• Read and study blueprints
• Gather proper amounts of supplies to complete each job
• May be responsible for sandblasting carbide components
• Inspect parts for conformance to customer specifications
• Perform general cleanup duties in work area.  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, some vocational education is a plus
• Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and/or midnight shifts, as needed
• Must possess strong blueprint reading, math and mechanical abilities
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels
• High degree of accuracy, service attitude, and commitment to quality
• Able to work independently and cooperatively with teams
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for up to 8-10 hours
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus

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 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-site cafeteria
  • 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 north of Pittsburgh in Butler County.   

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability