Powder Technician

Powder Technician

At Penn United Technologies, Inc. we are hiring for a full-time Powder Technician to join our Carbide facility.   We are looking for individuals who desire to work in a team atmosphere where they will have the opportunity to continue to grow in a career within our employee-owned company.   Powder Technicians play a key beginning role in the manufacturing process of carbide components by preparing and mixing the raw material according to specifications.   Candidates for this position must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon and midnight.

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 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
• Sort jobs by due dates and complexity of tasks
• Prepare equipment and supplies
• Prepare, maintain and operate machinery to mix and dry ingredients used to fabricate carbide parts
• Add ingredients and sift mixture as required according to specifications
• Properly clean equipment between batches.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong math and mechanical abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work daylight/afternoon/and midnight shifts
• Able to lift 65+ lbs.   

Education/Experience:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation & benefits:
Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 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