Apprentice Electroplating Technician
Apprentice Electroplating Technician
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is actively hiring full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technicians for our expanding Plating facility. This is an excellent opportunity to launch a hands-on career in the precision manufacturing industry with on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
We’re seeking motivated, reliable individuals who are ready to build a long-term career and become part of a company that values its team members and offers outstanding benefits. This role requires the flexibility to rotate weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts. A 10% shift premium is offered for non-daylight shifts.
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, Electroplating, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing 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. We offer work that challenges you, training to support your growth, and an exceptional compensation and benefits program that recognizes your contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Work on the electroplating shop floor in order to learn required job tasks
- Regularly attend apprenticeship classes held on site
- Manage the activities of the plating parts, including setup and maintenance of the lines, plating and inspection of the parts, and the preparation of parts for shipping.
- Strive to keep setup and maintenance time to a minimum
- Maintain job tracking system
- Ensure that chemical inventories are adequately maintained at all times and that orders are properly filed
- Follow all safety and quality plans
- Study the production schedule and estimate the requirements for completing an order efficiently and effectively
- Rotate, on a weekly basis, from daylight, afternoon and midnight shifts