Apprentice Tool & Die Maker

Penn United Technologies, Inc.•Jefferson Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice Tool & Die Maker Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Tool & Die Maker to join our Die Maintenance team. The right candidate will possess strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, thrive in working in a team-focused manufacturing atmosphere, and is able to participate in apprenticeship classes in order to learn the skills and meet the requirements to become a Journeyworker Tool & Die Maker. 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

Excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude
Ability & desire to do precision work
Candidates must be able to lift up to a minimum of 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to safety and quality
Ability to regularly attend required, on-site apprenticeship classes
Must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon and midnight
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with lathes or mills is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers preferred, but not required
Some vocational-technical machining training

Responsibilities

Learn, according to applicable apprenticeship standards, the knowledge and skills necessary to receive state certified Journeyworker Tool & Die Maker papers upon completion of program.
Learn to properly maintain and repair tools for progressive stamping dies; learn to change over tools as needed and assist in problem solving
Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills and surface grinders in order to machine or grind components to precise customer specifications.
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc..)
Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor, including die maintenance and die assembly responsibilities.

Benefits

COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR
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 Award Program