Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc.•Buffalo Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn United Technologies is hiring a full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technician for its expanding plating facility. This hands-on position combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in a three-year, in-house certificate program, offering an opportunity to build a career in precision manufacturing. The apprentice works on the plating shop floor and attends classes onsite while learning to manage plating parts and production activities. The position rotates weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts; non-daylight shifts receive a 10% shift premium. Penn United Technologies is an advanced contract manufacturer founded in 1971. Its capabilities include engineering, precision machining and grinding, stamping, electroplating, carbide manufacturing, and additive manufacturing. The company serves industries including aerospace and defense, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer products, and emphasizes quality, innovation, and employee ownership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical, mechanical, and mathematical ability.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work rotating daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand or walk for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

Work on the plating shop floor to learn required job tasks.
Regularly attend apprenticeship classes held onsite.
Manage plating-part activities, including setup and maintenance of production lines, plating and inspection of parts, and preparing parts for shipping.
Minimize setup and maintenance time.
Maintain the job tracking system.
Maintain adequate chemical inventories and ensure orders are properly filed.
Follow safety and quality plans.
Study the production schedule and estimate requirements for completing orders efficiently and effectively.
Rotate weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning on the first day.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hearing aid coverage.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 7% company-paid contribution.
401(k) with a 3% company-paid contribution and a 50% company match up to the first 6% contributed.
Monthly profit-sharing program.
15 days of paid time off during the first year.
9 paid holidays.
Group term life insurance.
Short-term disability after 90 days.
Long-term disability after 6 months.
Voluntary benefits package.
10% shift premium for non-daylight shifts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reimbursement.
Years of Service Recognition Awards.
Temperature-controlled facilities.
Competitive starting wage and opportunity for pay increases every 6 months during the three-year in-house certificate program.