Machinist Technician

Advanced Powder Products, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. is hiring for a manufacturing role focused on precision machining and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain machining equipment, monitor process parameters, and collaborate with engineering on fixtures and processes for new products.

Requirements include a technical certification and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with precision machining. An associate degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical Certification in related field required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience with precision machining equipment.
• Associate degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Continuous Improvement in area of responsibility
• Prepare and maintain machining equipment in a production environment
• Monitor rates, feeds, speeds and optimize processing
• Reduce scrap
• Train lower skilled machining operators
• Work with engineering to develop fixtures and processes for new products
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager

Skills

Machining knowledge

Problem solving

Decision making

Quality mindset

Education

Technical certification

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Machining equipment

Job description

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net‑shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and Printalloy® position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, defense, and sporting goods.

At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self‑driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started!

Job Characteristics

• This position will work in a fast‑paced environment, requiring timely and correct results
• Problem solving and decision making will be required on a regular basis in area of expertise
• Cross functionality in knowledge of machining, cutting and product development will be needed

Job Responsibilities

• Focus on Continuous Improvement in area of responsibility
• Prepare and maintain machining equipment in a production environment
• Monitor rates, feeds, speeds and make improvements to optimize processing
• Reduce scrap
• Train lower skilled machining operators
• Use logic to problem solve and make decisions in area of responsibility on a regular basis
• Monitor machining equipment maintenance and safety
• Work with engineering to develop fixtures and processes for new products
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager

Qualifications

• Requirements:
• Technical Certification in related field
• 3-5 Years Manufacturing with experience in operation of precision machining equipment for the production of manufacturing parts
• Associate degree a plus