Apprentice Tool & Die Maker

Location: California

# Apprentice Tool & Die Maker Cabot, PA 16023## Description
** Apprentice Tool & Die Maker
** Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Tool & Die Maker to join our Die Maintenance team.

The right candidate will possess strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, thrive in working in a team-focused manufacturing atmosphere, and is able to participate in apprenticeship classes in order to learn the skills and meet the requirements to become a Journey worker Tool & Die Maker.
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, 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.  
*** Responsibilities*****:
*** Learn, according to applicable apprenticeship standards, the knowledge and skills necessary to receive state certified Journey worker Tool & Die Maker papers upon completion of program.
* Learn to properly maintain and repair tools for progressive stamping dies; learn to change over tools as needed and assist in problem solving
* Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
* Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as manual and CNC lathes, mills and surface grinders in order to machine or grind components to precise customer specifications.
* Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.
* Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring devices (such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc..)
* Attend on-site apprenticeship classes in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor, including die maintenance and die assembly responsibilities.
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* Qualifications:

**** Excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude
* Ability & desire to do precision work
* Previous experience with lathes or mills is a plus, but not required
* Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers preferred, but not required
* Candidates must be able to lift up to a minimum of 40 lbs., and stand 8-10 hours per day
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to safety and quality
* Ability to regularly attend required, on-site apprenticeship classes
* Must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon and midnight
* High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
* Preferred:
Some vocational-technical machining training
*** 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:

- HEALTH BENEFITS  
* Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day  
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
* Hearing Aid Coverage
* 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- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS  
* Shift Differential  
* On-site cafeteria  
* Temperature controlled buildings  
* Tuition Reimbursement  
* Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement  
* Years of Service Award Program
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