Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies•Sarver, PA

About The Position

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is hiring a full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technician for its expanding plating facility. This hands-on role combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in a three-year, in-house certificate program. Apprentices work on the plating shop floor and attend classes on site while learning precision manufacturing work. The role requires weekly rotation among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts; non-daylight shifts receive a 10% shift premium.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical, mechanical, and math 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 on site.
Manage plating-part activities, including setting up and maintaining lines, plating and inspecting parts, and preparing parts for shipping.
Keep setup and maintenance time to a minimum.
Maintain the job tracking system.
Maintain adequate chemical inventories and properly file orders.
Follow safety and quality plans.
Study production schedules and estimate what is needed to complete orders efficiently and effectively.
Rotate weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage, with an opportunity for pay increases every six months during the three-year certificate program.
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 on 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.
Shift differential.
Tuition reimbursement.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) reimbursement.
Years of service recognition awards.
Temperature-controlled facilities.