Apprentice - Finish Grinder (LVG)

Penn United Technology • Saxonburg, PA

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About The Position

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. Penn United is a leader in our industry, providing the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for a variety of products and industries. Penn United provides work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an exceptional benefit compensation program that rewards you.

Requirements

• High level of technical, mechanical and math aptitude
• The ability & desire to do precision work
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is preferred, not necessary
• 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
• 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

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
• 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 Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED