Apprentice Tool & Die Maker

Apprentice Tool & Die Maker

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Tool & Die Maker to join our Die Maintenance team. The right candidate will possess strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, thrive in working in a team-focused manufacturing atmosphere, and is able to participate in apprenticeship classes in order to learn the skills and meet the requirements to become a Journeyworker Tool & Die Maker.

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:

• Learn, according to applicable apprenticeship standards, the knowledge and skills necessary to receive state certified Journeyworker Tool & Die Maker papers upon completion of program.
• Learn to properly maintain and repair tools for progressive stamping dies; learn to change over tools as needed and assist in problem solving
• Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills and surface grinders in order to machine or grind components to precise 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..)
• Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor, including die maintenance and die assembly responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude
• Ability & desire to do precision work
• Previous experience with lathes or mills is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers preferred, but not required
• Candidates must be able to lift up to a minimum of 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to regularly attend required, on-site apprenticeship classes
• Must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon and midnight
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Preferred: Some vocational-technical machining training

Compensation & benefits:
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
  • Years of Service Award Program

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