Machine Operator - Lapping Inspection

Machine Operator

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Machine Operator to work in our Lapping department at our Carbide facility. If you enjoy working with your hands, attention to detail and taking pride in doing a job well, then we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent ENTRY LEVEL position where you will learn and contribute to the manufacturing process. This position provides on the job training and provides an opportunity to advance and grow within our employee-owned company. This position is primarily daylight; however, candidates can be required to work occasional afternoon shifts if the work load requires.

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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operations
• Perform laser etching and visual inspection of parts
• Use a speed lathe to break edges/notches on sintered carbide components
• Clean carbide components, mindful of careful part handling
• Deliver parts to the next work station
• May assist with parts on the precision lapping tables

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have math & mechanical skills/aptitude
• Must have the ability & desire to do precision work
• Able to work well independently and cooperatively with teams
• Previous experience lathes, mills or grinders is a plus, but not required
• Previous experience with blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers & micrometers is preferred, not required
• Candidates must have good visual acuity (with corrective lens), stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Shift: Able to work primarily daylight with availability for afternoon shift when needed.

Benefits: Penn United Technologies currently employees over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County. We 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 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
  
  
  
  

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