Furnace Technician

Furnace Technician Penn United Technologies, Inc. flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Pennsylvania, Saxonburg 196 Alwine Road (Show on map) May 04, 2026 Description Furnace Technician - Carbide Sintering Operator Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for a full-time Furnace Technician to check and operate furnace, grinder, & other equipment needed in carbide manufacturing process at our Saxonburg facility. We are looking for individuals who desire to work in a team atmosphere where they will have the potential to grow and advance in a career within our employee-owned company. If you appreciate manufacturing, the attention to detail it requires, and taking pride in doing a job well, then we encourage you to apply. Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and /or midnight shifts, as needed. To learn more about Carbide Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit https://www.pennunited.com/carbide-manufacturing/

Responsibilities:

Check equipment such as furnace, grinder and other equipment for proper maintenance and preparation before starting each job Prioritize, plan and prepare work; sort jobs by due dates and complexity of tasks Read and study blueprints Gather proper amounts of supplies to complete each job May be responsible for sandblasting carbide components Inspect parts for conformance to customer specifications Perform general cleanup duties in work area.

Qualifications Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required, some vocational education is a plus Must be able to work daylight, afternoon and/or midnight shifts, as needed Must possess strong blueprint reading, math and mechanical abilities Able to communicate effectively with all levels High degree of accuracy, service attitude, and commitment to quality Able to work independently and cooperatively with teams Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for up to 8-10 hours Prior manufacturing experience is a plus 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:

COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE 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 401

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3% Company paid contribution 401

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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 Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year 9 Paid Holidays

OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE

Group Term Life Short Term Disability (after 90 days) Long Term Disability (after 6 months) Voluntary Benefit package

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Tuition Reimbursement On-site cafeteria Years of Service Recognition awards

About Us:

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 north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability