Apprentice Quality Inspector Penn United Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Apprentice Quality Inspector to provide fully on-site quality assurance services in our Stamping Department. This person will perform part inspection and documentation in order to achieve 100% quality production, continually improve manufacturing processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a 3 year in-house certificate program.
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 northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Responsibilities:
- Work with manufacturing technicians to achieve acceptable product, meet or exceed customer quality standards, goals and deliveries.
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- Perform inspections and audits of materials and audit manufacturing processes.
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- Utilize inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, digital height gage and comparators, as needed.
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- Identify and report discrepancies with standard, placing all nonconforming product on hold.
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- Create, maintain and file inspection logs and quality documents.
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- Audit manufacturing technician inspection logs and SPC charts, verifying with product samples.
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- Assist with or perform First Articles, Gage R&R and Capability Studies, etc.
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- Assist in training quality and manufacturing team to follow inspection procedures and in the use of inspection equipment.
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- Maintain clean equipment and work area.
- Apprentice - attend and be actively engaged in on-site classes and on-the-job learning
- Must be able to work rotating shifts of daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts.
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Qualifications:
- Understanding of blueprint reading and inspection techniques (preferred not required)
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- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
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- Strong reading, comprehension, math and problem-solving skills
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- Visual acuity (20/20 vision or corrective lenses)
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- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
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- Able to work well independently and cooperatively with teams
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- Capable of completing applicable training on:
- Statistics/Statistical Process Control
- Measurement/inspection equipment
- Technical Math
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (dependent upon job assignment)
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- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
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- Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills.
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent Required: Must be able to work rotating shifts of day, afternoon and midnight Desired: Experience with Smart Scopes and Quest machines
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Compensation and Benefits: We offer 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 WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS DURING OUR 3 YEAR IN-HOUSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
- 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 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
- Shift Differential
- On-site cafeteria
- Temperature controlled buildings
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
- Years of Service Recognition Awards
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability |
Penn United Technologies, Inc.
flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Jan 13, 2026