Apprentice - Machine Operator

## Description

**Apprentice - Machine Operator**

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is looking for a full-time Apprentice - Machine Operator to work in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to do precision work, learn a skill which is in high demand, and to grow professionally in a career within our employee-owned company. This position is primarily daylight but candidate must be available when needed for afternoon and/or midnight shift. To learn more about Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit <https://www.pennunited.com/carbide-manufacturing/>

***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*****:**

• Prioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operations
• Read prints & job orders for product specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances and machine set-up requirements
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machines
• Set-up and safely operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills, jig bores, and grinders in order to machine or grind components to 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

## Qualifications
***Knowledge and Skills:***

• Must have math & mechanical skills/aptitude
• Must have the ability & desire to do precision work
• Able to work well independently and cooperatively with team
• Candidates must be available to work primarily daylight, but also have availability for afternoon *and/or* midnight shifts as needed, stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

***Education/Experience:***

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• No experience necessary, however, previous experience with lathes, mills, grinders, blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers & micrometers is a plus

***Benefits:***
We offer any 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
• 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

*Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability*