Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc.•Jefferson Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is actively hiring full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technicians for 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 opportunities. 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. 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, Electroplating, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing 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. We offer work that challenges you, training to support your growth, and an exceptional compensation and benefits program that recognizes your contributions.

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 electroplating 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
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 Award Recognition