Machine Operator

Description

Machine Operators

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for full-time Machine Operators to work 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 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.   

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 amazing benefit compensation program that rewards you.

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..)    

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have strong 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
• Candidates must be able to work daylight and afternoon shifts, stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Shift: Primarily daylight, but position can require the ability to rotate to an afternoon and/or midnight shift when workload is elevated
   

Compensation & benefits:
Penn United Technologies currently employs nearly 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability