Job Details

Job Location

Saxonburg, PA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Daylight

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

Apprentice - Finish Grinder

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice - Finish Grinder to join our Carbide manufacturing team. We are looking for an individual who desires to do precision work and provide prompt and efficient services to internal and external customers. This is an in-house certificate program leading to Journeyworker title upon completion of the 4-year training program.

Penn United is a leader in our industry, providing the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for a variety of products and industries for over 53 years. Penn United provides work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an exceptional benefit compensation program that rewards you.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and understand manual and CNC grinding equipment
Learn to grind carbide components according to exact blueprint specifications
Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media
Ensure proper grade segregation is practiced at all work stations
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
Report to work on time and ready to learn and accomplish tasks
Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor. This is an in-house certificate program leading to Journeyworker title upon completion of the 4-year training program

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Have high level of technical, mechanical and math aptitude
The ability & desire to do precision work
Previous experience with grinding machines is preferred, not necessary
Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is preferred, not necessary
Candidates can expect to work the majority of the time on a daylight shift, but must be available to work any shift needed; lift up to 50 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day.
Regular attendance and solid performance in apprenticeship classes

Compensation & Benefits

Penn United Technologies currently employs over 700 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. We offer an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including:

COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING OUR 4 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

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Penn United Technologies, Inc.

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