Job Description
Job Location: Saxonburg, PA 16056
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Rotate between day, afternoon and/or mid
Job Category: ManufacturingFurnace Technician – Carbide Sintering Operator
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for a full-time Furnace Technician to check and operate furnace, grinder, & other equipment needed in carbide manufacturing process at our Saxonburg facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to work in a team atmosphere where they will have the potential to grow and advance in a career within our employee-owned company.
Responsibilities:
- Check equipment such as furnace, grinder and other equipment for proper maintenance and preparation before starting each job
- Prioritize, plan and prepare work; sort jobs by due dates and complexity of tasks
- Read and study blueprints
- Gather proper amounts of supplies to complete each job
- May be responsible for sandblasting carbide components
- Inspect parts for conformance to customer specifications
- Perform general cleanup duties in work area.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required, some vocational education is a plus
- Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and/or midnight shifts, as needed
- Must possess strong blueprint reading, math and mechanical abilities
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels
- High degree of accuracy, service attitude, and commitment to quality
- Able to work independently and cooperatively with teams
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for up to 8-10 hours
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
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
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- 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
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- MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
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- 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 6 months)
- - Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
- - Voluntary Benefit package
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- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- - Shift Differential
- - On-site cafeteria
- - Temperature controlled buildings
- - Tuition Reimbursement
- - Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability
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 Electroplating, 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.
