Co-Op

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for part-time Co-op students to join our Carbide division for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for high school students who are currently enrolled and excelling in a Machine Technology high school vocational technical program and are seeking a challenging hands-on work experience to enhance their classroom learning. Our Co-op Program has a demonstrated history of developing students and growing their skills in their pursuit of a machining career, leading many former co-ops to have accepted offer of full-time employment with Penn United upon high school graduation.

Responsibilities:

• Report to work on-time with a positive attitude and ready to learn and accomplish tasks.
• Have a true desire and a focus toward your job.
• Gain a better understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary for a Machinist or other Journeyworker program.
• Work on the shop floor in order to learn required tasks.
• Perform well by meeting supervision expectations on the shop floor.
• Ask relevant questions and ask for help with processes or tasks not understood. Communicate with your trainer. Be open and honest in communications.
• Implement and follow all safety and quality plans in accordance with company programs and policies.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a high school or vocational technical school in a Machine Technology related program.
• Must be in good academic standing at their school.
• Excellent math & mechanical skills/aptitude; and the ability & desire to do precision work is required.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, precision measurement tools, and machining is expected.

Penn United Technologies currently employs over 700 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County.

Co-ops are eligible for our corporate profit-sharing program!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability