Surface Grinder

Surface Grinder

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for full-time, experienced Surface Grinders to join our Tooling division.   Our precision Surface Grinders focus on safely manufacturing components for progressive stamping dies and spare components for a variety of industries including medical, automotive, nuclear, and electrical connectivity. Penn United is a leader in our industry, providing the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for a variety of products and industries for over 53 years.  Penn United provides work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an amazing benefit compensation program that rewards you.  

Surface Grinder Responsibilities:

• Prioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish an appropriate sequence of operations
• Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications, number of parts to be ground, material specifications, grinding stock, and due dates
• Set up and operate various grinding machines
• Select grinding wheel, speeds and feed rates for each operation according to requirements and knowledge of metal properties and abrasives 
• Verify hole locations and dimensions of ground work piece for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, comparators, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks and load test equipment
• Check grinder for proper maintenance, preparation (proper wheel and dressing, etc.) before starting each job
• Grind component to blueprint specifications and stock allowances
• Potential to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment

Surface Grinder Qualifications: 

• Journeyworker papers or four plus years of precision grinding experience required
• If you have work experience with centerless, cylindrical, jig, surface, or contour grinding, you are encouraged to apply
• Willingness to cross train on different equipment
• Excellent blueprint reading, understanding of GD& T, mechanical and math abilities
• Commitment to quality, speed and accuracy, and maximizing acceptable product percentages
• Committed to safety, team development, and product and service excellence
• High school diploma or GED minimum required
• Primarily daylight shift, but must be able to work an off-shift as needed, and stand 8-9 hours per day

Compensation & benefits:
Penn United Technologies currently employs over 700 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County.   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
  • Shift Differential
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability