Apprentice Quality Inspector

Penn United Technologies, Inc. • Jefferson Township, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice Quality Inspector Penn United Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Apprentice Quality Inspector to provide fully on-site quality assurance services in our Stamping Department. This person will perform part inspection and documentation in order to achieve 100% quality production, continually improve manufacturing processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a 3 year in-house certificate 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 degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong reading, comprehension, math and problem-solving skills
• Visual acuity (20/20 vision or corrective lenses)
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work well independently and cooperatively with teams
• Capable of completing applicable training on: Statistics/Statistical Process Control Measurement/inspection equipment Technical Math Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (dependent upon job assignment)
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills.
• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Required: Must be able to work rotating shifts of day, afternoon and midnight

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of blueprint reading and inspection techniques (preferred not required)
• Desired: Experience with Smart Scopes and Quest machines

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing technicians to achieve acceptable product, meet or exceed customer quality standards, goals and deliveries.
• Perform inspections and audits of materials and audit manufacturing processes.
• Utilize inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, digital height gage and comparators, as needed.
• Identify and report discrepancies with standard, placing all nonconforming product on hold.
• Create, maintain and file inspection logs and quality documents.
• Audit manufacturing technician inspection logs and SPC charts, verifying with product samples.
• Assist with or perform First Articles, Gage R&R and Capability Studies, etc.
• Assist in training quality and manufacturing team to follow inspection procedures and in the use of inspection equipment.
• Maintain clean equipment and work area.
• Apprentice – attend and be actively engaged in on-site classes and on-the-job learning

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING OUR 3 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

What This Job Offers

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