Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

Cabot, PA 16023, Position Type:
Full Time, Job Shift: Rotate between day, afternoon and/or mid, Job Category:
Manufacturing, Apprentice Electroplating Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is actively hiring for a full-time Apprentice Electroplating Technician for our expanding Plating facility. This hands-on position combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in this three-year, in-house certificate program providing a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in precision manufacturing.

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, offers outstanding benefits, and provides advancement opportunities. This role requires the ability to rotate weekly among daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts, with a 10% shift premium for non-daylight shifts.

• Work on the plating 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

What We’re Looking For:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Technical, mechanical and math ability
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work daylight, afternoon, and midnight rotating shifts
• Able to lift 40 lbs., and stand/walk for 8 hours.

Penn United offers an outstanding array of employee benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including:

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for pay increases every 6 months during the 3 year in-house certificate program

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage beginning on your first day
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hearing Aid Coverage

• ESOP: 5% company-paid contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k): 3% company-paid contribution
• 401(k): 50% company match up to the first 6% you contribute

• Monthly Profit-Sharing Program

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Long-Term Disability (after 6 months)
• Voluntary Benefits Package

• Shift differential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
• Years of Service Recognition Awards
• Temperature-controlled facilities

Since 1971, Penn United Technologies has been a leading advanced contract manufacturer providing precision-engineered solutions for customers with complex manufacturing needs. We serve a diverse range of industries including aerospace and defense, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer products. Our capabilities span Engineering, Precision Machining & Grinding, Stamping, Electroplating, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and more—supporting products that impact lives around the world every day.

At Penn United Technologies, quality, innovation, and employee ownership are at the heart of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability