Apprentice - Machine Operator

About the role

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is looking for a full-time Apprentice - Machine Operator to work in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to do precision work, learn a skill which is in high demand, and to grow professionally in a career within our employee-owned company.

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.
• Set-up and safely operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills, jig bores, and grinders 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..)
• Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills:
• Must have math & mechanical skills/aptitude.
• Able to work well independently and cooperatively with team.
• Candidates must be available to work primarily daylight, but also have availability for afternoon and/or midnight shifts as needed, stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING THE 4 YEAR APPRENTICESHIP 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 BENEFITSS
• Shift Differential
• On-site cafeteria
• Temperature controlled buildings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
• Years of Service Recognition Awards