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To learn more about Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit https://www.pennunited.com/carbide-manufacturing/\r\nAbout Us:\r\nPenn 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, 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.\r\nResponsibilities:\r\nPrioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operations\r\nRead prints & job orders for product specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances and machine set-up requirements\r\nSelect, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machines\r\nSet-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\r\nCalculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.\r\nVerify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc..)\r\nAttend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floorKnowledge and Skills:\r\nMust have math & mechanical skills/aptitude\r\nMust have the ability & desire to do precision work\r\nAble to work well independently and cooperatively with team\r\nCandidates must be available to work primarily daylight, but also have availability for afternoon and/or midnight shifts as needed, stand 8-10 hours per day, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Education/Experience:\r\nCandidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent\r\nNo experience necessary, however, previous experience with lathes, mills, grinders, blueprint reading and measurement tools such as calipers & micrometers is a plusBenefits:\r\nWe offer any array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including:\r\nCOMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING THE 4 YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMHEALTH BENEFITSMedical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day\r\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\r\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\r\nHearing Aid CoverageRETIREMENTESOP: 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan\r\n401K: 3% Company paid contribution\r\n401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contributeMONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM\r\nWORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year\r\n9 Paid HolidaysOTHER INSURANCE COVERAGEGroup Term Life\r\nShort Term Disability (after 90 days)\r\nLong Term Disability (after 6 months)\r\nVoluntary Benefit packageADDITIONAL BENEFITSShift Differential\r\nOn-site cafeteria\r\nTemperature controlled buildings\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nSafety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement\r\nYears of Service Recognition AwardsEqual Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability","company":"Penn United Technologies","rawCompany":"penn united technologies","city":"Butler","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T01:29:00.110Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"611513","title":"Apprenticeship Training","slug":"apprenticeship-training"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Apprentice - Machine Operator","description":"Apprentice - Machine Operator\r\nPenn United Technologies, Inc. is looking for a full-time Apprentice - Machine Operator to work in our Preform department at our Carbide facility. 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