Reference #: 72153
Job Details
Job Location

Saxonburg, PA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Rotate between day, afternoon and/or mid

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 Non-Seal Ring 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. Penn United provides work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an amazing benefit compensation program that rewards you.
Responsibilities:
Learn to operate and understand manual and CNC grinding equipment
Learn to grind carbide components in our Non-Seal Ring Team area 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
Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
Candidates must be able to either work rotating shifts or able to commit to a steady afternoon or midnight shift; 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
On site fitness center (Saxonburg campus)
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
Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability