Apprentice - Finish Grinder (HVG)

Penn United Technologies, Inc.•Saxonburg, PA

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice - Finish Grinder (High Volume) Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice - Finish Grinder to join our Carbide manufacturing team. We are looking for an individual who desires to do precision work and provide prompt and efficient services to internal and external customers. This is an in-house certificate program leading to Journeyworker title upon completion of the 4-year training program. 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.

Requirements

High level of technical, mechanical and math aptitude
The ability & desire to do precision work
Expectation to work the majority of the time on a daylight shift, but must be available to work any shift needed; lift up to 50 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day.
Regular attendance and solid performance in apprenticeship classes
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is preferred, not necessary
Previous experience with grinding machines is preferred, not necessary

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and understand manual and CNC grinding equipment
Learn to grind carbide components according to exact blueprint specifications
Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media
Ensure proper grade segregation is practiced at all work stations
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
Report to work on time and ready to learn and accomplish tasks
Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor. This is an in-house certificate program leading to Journeyworker title upon completion of the 4-year training program

Benefits

COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING OUR 4 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 Recognition Awards