Machine Operator

Penn United Technologies, Inc.•Jefferson Township, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator Penn United Technologies, Inc. is looking for a full-time Machine Operator to work in our Die Assembly & Development team in our Tooling Group. In this role, you would be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various types of machinery and equipment, ensuring quality and productivity by troubleshooting and making necessary adjustments. This is an excellent entry level position that has the potential to lead to an in-house Apprenticeship program and which also provides an opportunity to advance your skills and grow within our employee-owned company. Position is primarily daylight but must be available to work a non-daylight shift when needed in times of high workload. 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 Progressive Die Design and Assembly, 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

Must have math & mechanical skills/aptitude
Must have the ability & desire to do precision work
Able to work well independently and cooperatively with team
Candidates must be able to stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Predominantly daylight, however candidates must be able to work afternoon or midnights shifts when needed due to higher workload.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with lathes, mills or precision grinders preferred.
Previous experience with blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritize, plan and prepare work.
Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operations
Read prints & job orders for product specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances and machine set-up requirements
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machines
Safely operate machines in order to machine or grind components to 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..)
Help develop tools to bring product into customer specifications

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 Recognition Awards