Job Description

Description

  ABEC Manufacturing Open Interview Day - Join Us!
Are you interested in kickstarting or advancing your career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry? Join us for ABEC's Recruitment Open Interview Day for manufacturing in Bethlehem, PA!
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 10AM - 1PM
Where: ABEC Facility, 3998 Schelden Circle, Bethlehem PA 18017
What to expect:
Get an inside look at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility; (please wear steel-toed shoes if you have them)
Learn more about ABEC’s innovative products
Chat with current employees about opportunities
Who We Are:
ABEC has been a trusted partner in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years, offering end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and boost productivity. Our offerings include bioreactors, fermentation systems, filtration and chromatography systems, and more.
Register your interest by submitting an application today!
We look forward to meeting you and exploring career opportunities together! 

Shifts available: 

1st Shift:  6:00am – 2:30pm M-F

OR  2nd Shift:  2:00pm – 10:30pm M-F (that includes 10% shift differential)

Benefits include:

• DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Climate controlled facilities
• Company provided uniform shirts and PPE
• Steel toe boot vouchers
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program 

Position Summary: 

As an ABEC Mechanical Assembler you will assemble and / or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces or products using a variety or tools and equipment according to required specifications. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and 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 vessels.

• 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.

• Execute other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to travel to customer sites domestically or internationally, and ability to travel to other ABEC locations when required.

• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

 

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• One (1) year previous Assembler/Fabrication experience.

• Experience with MIG & TIG stainless steel welding methods & techniques a plus, but not required.

• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.

• Aptitude with blue print reading.

• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. / 23 kilograms.

• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.

• Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.

• You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items.

• Exposure to loud noises.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment. 

• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.   

• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.