Machinist Apprentice — Start Your Precision Engineering Career

Penn United Technologies, Inc.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 7% company-paid contribution

401(k) company match

Paid PTO and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice – Machinist to join our Carbide Manufacturing team on a full‑time basis. This hands‑on role includes on‑the‑job training and a clear path to Journeyworker status through a 4‑year program.

You will learn to read prints, set up and operate 5 axis CNC lathes and CNC mills, and verify dimensions with precision measuring tools. The position requires lift and shift flexibility and offers strong benefits through our ESOP and 401(k) programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude.
• Ability & desire to do precision work.
• Able to work well independently and cooperatively with team.
• Blueprint reading knowledge preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be able to work shifts, lift up to 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day.

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 to determine dimensions and machine set-up.
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as 5 axis CNC lathes, and CNC mills to machine components to precise specifications.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve or edit machine control media.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision work

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

5 axis CNC lathes

CNC mills

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice – Machinist to join our Carbide Manufacturing team on a full‑time basis. This hands‑on role includes on‑the‑job training and a clear path to Journeyworker status through a 4‑year program.

You will learn to read prints, set up and operate 5 axis CNC lathes and CNC mills, and verify dimensions with precision measuring tools. The position requires lift and shift flexibility and offers strong benefits through our ESOP and 401(k) programs.