Job Description

Description

Are you seeking better work/life balance, development opportunities, DAY 1 Benefits, 3 Weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, Air-conditioned facilities, the opportunity to travel the world, a 401K with a 40% match, and more?!  Then ABEC is for you!!

Company Background: 

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems. 

Benefits include:

• DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• 3 Weeks paid vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Air-conditioned facilities
• Company provided uniform shirts and PPE
• Steel toe boot vouchers
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program 

1ST SHIFT:     M-Th:  7:00 AM TO 3:30 PM, Friday 5:00 AM TO 1:30 PM

2ND SHIFT:   M-Th:   3:15 PM TO 11:45 PM, Friday 1:15 PM TO 9:45 PM (10% differential)

Grinders, Mechanical Assemblers, Electrical Assemblers Description: 

• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process 
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices 
• Work on stainless steel fabrication, including to but not limited to: 
• Cutting tube 
• Operate hand grinders 
• Polishing 
• Bending 
• Assembly 
• NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessel 
• Install and maintain utility/service lines 
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift 
• Physically capable of wearing protective eye, ear, and head gear. 
• Must be able to stand 8+ hours per day. 
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment  
• Conduct operations in a safe manner 
• Recommend improvements  
• Execute other tasks as assigned 
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Welders Description: 

• Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts: fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of stainless-steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies 
• Ensure all dimensions are correct to specified drawings 
• Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards 
• Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to employer's specifications  
• Set-up welding equipment for lays outs, cutting and fit material for welds 
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations 
• Polishing and cleaning weld joint of work pieces 
• Welders are required to weld in all position (6G) 
• Must be able to read and have knowledge of weld symbols on blueprints  
• G.T.A.W – Experience with stainless steel 1G-6G positions
• Must pass an ASME/PED weld test 
• Able to calculate circumferences 
• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process 
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. 
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices 
• NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessel 
• Work on stainless steel fabrication, including but not limited to: 

         - Cutting tube 

         - Operate hand grinders  

         - Polishing 

         - Bending 

         - Assembly 

• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift 
• Physically capable of wearing protective eye, ear, and head gear  
• Must be able to stand 8+ hours per day 
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment 
• Conduct operations in a safe manner 
• Work in a confined space 
• Work in hot & cold environments 
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• Required to be able to perform simple math equations 
• Must be able to read a tape measure 
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• GED or Highschool diploma
• Exceptional verbal communication skills 
• Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools. 
• Self-motivated 
• Must be proficient in reading blue prints 
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Travel may be required
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.   
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.