Furnace Technician

Furnace Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for a full-time Furnace Technician to check and operate furnace, grinder, and 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
• 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 6 months)
  • 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

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.