Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc. • Jefferson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is actively hiring full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technicians to support our expanding Plating facility. 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 weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts. A 10% shift premium is offered for non-daylight shifts.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Technical, mechanical and math ability
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work daylight, afternoon, and midnight rotating shifts
• Able to lift 40 lbs., and stand/walk for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Work on the plating shop floor in order to learn required job tasks
• Regularly attend apprenticeship classes held on site
• Manage the activities of the plating parts, including setup and maintenance of the lines, plating and inspection of the parts, and the preparation of parts for shipping.
• Strive to keep setup and maintenance time to a minimum
• Maintain job tracking system
• Ensure that chemical inventories are adequately maintained at all times and that orders are properly filed
• Follow all safety and quality plans
• Study the production schedule and estimate the requirements for completing an order efficiently and effectively
• Rotate, on a weekly basis, from daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with the opportunity for pay increases every 6 months during our 3 year in-house certificate program
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance that starts the first day
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hearing Aid Coverage
• 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
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Group Term Life
• Short Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
• Voluntary Benefit package
• Shift Differential
• On-site cafeteria
• Temperature controlled buildings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
• Years of Service Award Recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees