Apprentice - Machinist

Apprentice Machinist - Carbide Group

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Machinist to join our Component Manufacturing team at our Carbide Division.  This is an excellent opportunity to launch a hands-on career in the precision manufacturing industry with on-the-job training and advancement pathways based on your skill development.

We’re seeking motivated, reliable individuals who are ready to build a long-term career and become part of a company that values its team members and offers outstanding benefits. This role requires the flexibility to rotate among daylight and afternoon shifts. A 10% shift premium is offered for non-daylight shifts.

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.  We currently employ over 650 people in our employee-owned company, located about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County.

Responsibilities:

• Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as 5 axis CNC lathes, and CNC mills in order to machine 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.  This is a state recognized Apprenticeship program leading to Journeyworker papers upon completion of the 4-year training program.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Have excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude
• The ability & desire to do precision work 
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers strongly preferred, but not required
• Candidates must be able to work shifts, lift up to 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day.

Education/Experience: 

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with lathes, mills and/or surface grinders is preferred, but not required 

Compensation & benefits:

We provide 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