Chemist

Description

Chemist

Penn United Technologies, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Chemist in our growing Electroplating facility.  This person will be an integral member of our busy chemistry lab, with primary responsibilities to sample, analyze and document plating bath chemistry. This position requires the ability to rotate daylight and afternoon shifts.  

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:

• Analyze plating bath chemistry for various elements, using various testing and analysis methods
• Monitor the variability of bath parameters & establish & modify control procedures
• Perform daily & weekly bath analyses on nickel, gold, copper, tin/lead and acids and cleaners
• Establish sampling plans for in-house material analysis to maintain statistical control and certifiability of coatings
•  Troubleshoot chemical process control problems
•  Test for concentrations using titration and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), run hull cell panels on baths and make chemical and additive additions based upon the results
• Perform daily bath analyses and usage analysis
•  Maintain the records needed to confirm sound statistical control of plating chemistries, for current and prospective chemists
•  Follow all safety and quality plans in accordance with company programs and policies
• Maintain records including production quantities
• Maintain all analytical equipment in the lab as well as maintain chemical & equipment supplies

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working with analytical equipment
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of electroplating technology preferred
• Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts. 
   

Compensation & benefits:
Penn United Technologies currently employs nearly 700 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles northeast 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 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 Vacation (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