Machining Instructor

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now seeking a full-time Instructor who will be responsible for creating and providing quality hands-on learning experiences for our manufacturing team members in learning labs as well as on the manufacturing shop floor. In this role, the Instructor will serve as a subject matter expert in precision machining, grinding, blueprint reading, and other manufacturing related areas.

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

Primary Responsibilities of the Instructor:

• Instruct and demonstrate machine programming, procedures and operation, through classroom work and hands-on training in lab and shop floor according to established curriculum.
• Provide timely and appropriate level of instruction, from beginner to advanced, for manufacturing shop floor positions, apprentices, high school students and customers.
• Within instruction, demonstrate all safety and quality plans in accordance with company programs and policies.
• Administer assessments and evaluate progress, providing tutoring or remedial training as needed.
• Maintain student grades and attendance, evaluations, apprenticeship documents and other student training records.
• Maintain technical expertise, and keep abreast of new instructional methods, equipment advancements and new processes.
• Seek ways to evaluate and continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of work processes, curriculum, training materials and training programs.
• Maintain supplies, materials, equipment, and other resources.
• Travel locally to assist with high school and community-based outreach and/or travel out of state, as needed, to provide customer training.

Qualifications of the Instructor:

Knowledge and skills

• Areas of expertise to include machining and grinding skills including proficiency in machine set-up and safe operation
• Precision measurement tools and blueprint reading including a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Key instructor traits including patience, good judgement, tolerance, desire to teach and commitment to student development and educational excellence
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and confident in speaking to small groups
• Able to quickly learn required computer software
• Willing to travel locally and occasionally out-of-state
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills

Education/ Experience
Required

• Journeyworker Machinist certificate or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of instruction in a manufacturing environment to include manual and CNC experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain required clearances for working with minors
• Must have and maintain valid driver's license

Desired

• Prior technical teaching/training experience

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Compensation and Benefits: We provide an array of employee benefits that reflects our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including:

• COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
• RETIREMENT
  • 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
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (starts the first day)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature-controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
    
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability