Furnace Technician

Penn United Technologies•Saxonburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Furnace Technician – Carbide Sintering Operator Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for a full-time Furnace Technician to check and operate furnace, grinder, & other equipment needed in carbide manufacturing process at our Saxonburg facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to work in a team atmosphere where they will have the potential to grow and advance in a career within our employee-owned company. If you appreciate manufacturing, the attention to detail it requires, and taking pride in doing a job well, then we encourage you to apply. Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and /or midnight shifts, as needed. To learn more about Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit https://www.pennunited.com/carbide-manufacturing/

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required, some vocational education is a plus
Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and/or midnight shifts, as needed
Must possess strong blueprint reading, math and mechanical abilities
Able to communicate effectively with all levels
High degree of accuracy, service attitude, and commitment to quality
Able to work independently and cooperatively with teams
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for up to 8-10 hours

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Check equipment such as furnace, grinder and other equipment for proper maintenance and preparation before starting each job
Prioritize, plan and prepare work; sort jobs by due dates and complexity of tasks
Read and study blueprints
Gather proper amounts of supplies to complete each job
May be responsible for sandblasting carbide components
Inspect parts for conformance to customer specifications
Perform general cleanup duties in work area.

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 Tuition Reimbursement
On-site cafeteria
Years of Service Recognition awards