Apprentice - Machinist

Apprentice - Machinist

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice - Machinist to join our Component Manufacturing team at our Carbide Division. This is an excellent opportunity to launch a hands-on career in the precision manufacturing industry with on-the-job training and advancement pathways based on your skill development. To learn more about the Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit

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 among daylight and afternoon shifts. A 10% shift premium is offered for non-daylight shifts.

What You’ll Do:

As an Apprentice – Machinist, you will learn a skill which is in high demand and grow professionally in a career within our employee-owned company. Essential responsibilities include:

• Attend on-site apprenticeship classes, in addition to on-the-job learning, while performing responsibilities on the shop floor. This is a state recognized Apprenticeship program leading to Journeyworker papers upon completion of the 4-year training program.
• Prioritize, plan and prepare work. Analyze tasks and establish appropriate sequence of operations
• Read prints & job orders to determine dimensions and machine set-up
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as 5 axis CNC lathes, and CNC mills in order to machine 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.)