Apprentice - Machinist

Penn United Technologies•Saxonburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is hiring a full-time Apprentice - Machinist for its Component Manufacturing team at the Carbide Division. This is a hands-on opportunity to begin a career in precision manufacturing through on-the-job learning and a state-recognized, four-year apprenticeship program. Apprentices attend on-site classes while working on the shop floor; successful completion leads to Journeyworker papers. The role offers advancement and pay increases based on skill development. Apprentices must be flexible to rotate among daylight and afternoon shifts; non-daylight shifts receive a 10% shift premium. Penn United Technologies is an employee-owned advanced contract manufacturer founded in 1971. The company provides precision-manufactured solutions for industries including defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer goods. Its capabilities include engineering, precision machining and grinding, stamping, carbide manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and plastic injection molding. The company employs over 650 people and is located in Butler County, about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent math and mechanical skills or aptitude.
Ability and desire to perform precision work.
Ability to work well independently and cooperatively with a team.
Ability to work shifts.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for 8–10 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of blueprint reading and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is preferred but not required.
Previous experience with lathes, mills, and/or surface grinders is preferred but not required.
Experience with blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attend on-site apprenticeship classes and complete on-the-job learning while performing shop-floor responsibilities.
Prioritize, plan, and prepare work; analyze tasks and establish the appropriate sequence of operations.
Read prints and job orders to determine dimensions and machine setup.
Set up and operate machining equipment, including 5-axis CNC lathes and CNC mills, to machine components to customer specifications.
Calculate and set controls regulating machining factors, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Verify finished workpieces meet specifications using precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Benefits

Competitive pay and starting wage.
Opportunity for pay increases every six months during the four-year apprenticeship program.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning on the first day.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hearing aid coverage.
ESOP with a 7% company-paid contribution to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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.
On-site cafeteria.
Tuition reimbursement.
Safety equipment (PPE) reimbursement.
Company-provided FR uniforms.
Years of service recognition awards.
Temperature-controlled buildings.