Apprentice Machinist: Precision CNC Training

Penn United Technologies, Inc.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESOP

401(k) company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafeteria

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice – Machine Operator in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. This full-time role trains on-site to perform precision machining using lathes, mills, grinders and CNC equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and an aptitude for math and mechanics. No prior experience is required, though familiarity with measuring tools is a plus, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required, but experience with lathes, mills, grinders, blueprint reading and measurement tools is a plus.
• Must have math and mechanical skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision work

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice – Machine Operator in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. This full-time role trains on-site to perform precision machining using lathes, mills, grinders and CNC equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and an aptitude for math and mechanics. No prior experience is required, though familiarity with measuring tools is a plus, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis is expected.