Apprentice Electroplating Technician en Penn United Technologies, Inc.

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Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is actively hiring full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technicians to support our expanding Plating facility. This is an excellent opportunity to launch a hands-on career in the precision manufacturing industry with on-the-job training and advancement pathways based on your skill development.

We’re seeking motivated, reliable individuals who are ready to build a long-term career and become part of a company that values its team members and offers outstanding benefits. This role requires the flexibility to rotate weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts. A 10% shift premium is offered for non-daylight shifts.

About Us:

Penn United Technologies, 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, Electroplating, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing 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. We offer work that challenges you, training to support your growth, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that recognizes your contributions.

Responsibilities:  

• Work on the plating shop floor in order to learn required job tasks
• Regularly attend apprenticeship classes held on site
• Manage the activities of the plating parts, including setup and maintenance of the lines, plating and inspection of the parts, and the preparation of parts for shipping.
• Strive to keep setup and maintenance time to a minimum
• Maintain job tracking system
• Ensure that chemical inventories are adequately maintained at all times and that orders are properly filed
• Follow all safety and quality plans
• Study the production schedule and estimate the requirements for completing an order efficiently and effectively
• Rotate, on a weekly basis, from daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Technical, mechanical and math ability
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work daylight, afternoon, and midnight rotating shifts 
• Able to lift 40 lbs., and stand/walk for 8 hours.

 Benefits & Compensation we offer you: We offer an outstanding array of employee 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 3 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
     
• 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 Award Recognition

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability