Machine OperatorPenn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for full-time Machine Operators to work in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. If you appreciate manufacturing, the attention to detail it requires, and taking pride in doing a job well, then we encourage you to apply.
This is an excellent entry-level position that has the potential to lead to an in-house Apprenticeship/Certificate program and which also provides an opportunity to advance your skills and grow within our employee-owned company. Position is primarily daylight, but candidates must be available for daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts and potentially Saturday morning when workload requires.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.ResponsibilitiesPrioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operationsRead prints & job orders for product specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances and machine set-up requirementsSelect, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machinesSet-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 specificationsCalculate 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..)QualificationsKnowledge and Skills:Must have math & mechanical skills/aptitudeMust have the ability & desire to do precision workAble to work well independently and cooperatively with teamCandidates must be able to stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Position is primarily daylight, but candidates must be available for daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts and potentially Saturday morning when workload requires.Education/Experience:Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalentNo experience necessary, however, previous experience with lathes, mills, grinders, blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers & micrometers is a plusBenefitsWe offer any 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 TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEARHEALTH BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first dayFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Hearing Aid CoverageRETIREMENT ESOP: 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan401K: 3% Company paid contribution401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contributeMONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAMWORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year9 Paid HolidaysOTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE Group Term LifeShort Term Disability (after 90 days)Long Term Disability (after 6 months)Voluntary Benefit packageADDITIONAL BENEFITS Shift DifferentialOn-site cafeteriaTemperature controlled buildingsTuition ReimbursementSafety Equipment (PPE) ReimbursementYears of Service Recognition AwardsEqual Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability