Fabricator

ABEC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation time

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Company paid life insurance

Generous 401K plan (40% match)

College tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ABEC is seeking skilled fabrication personnel to support growing production needs in a manufacturing setting. You will fabricate equipment, read blueprints, and use hand tools to assemble and finish components with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates should have at least two years of fabrication experience, be able to read tape measures, and work extended hours in a shop environment. The role involves standing for long periods and may require heavy manual labor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years fabrication experience preferred.
• Able to perform simple math equations.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Proficient reading blue prints.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in fabrication processes.
• Utilize hand tools, fabricating equipment, and measuring devices.
• Work on stainless steel fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, polishing and bending.
• Assemble components and install/maintain utility lines.
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift and observe safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Reading blueprints

Tape measure reading

Hand tools proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Fabricating equipment

Measuring devices

Job description

Description

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success.

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success.

We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization.

Company Background

For over 50 years, ABEC has been 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, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits Include

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit programEmployee Referral Program

Responsibilities

• 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
• Electro polished frame
• Install and maintain utility/service lines
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift
• Physically capable of wearing protective safety glasses, ear plugs, head gear and gloves.
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, work comfortably at different heights for approximately 8+ hours per day.
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment
• Conduct operations in a safe manner
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
• Execute other tasks as assigned
• Ability to travel when required

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent
• Work Experience: Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred
• Other Requirements:
• Required to be able to perform simple math equations
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Excellent problem solving skills
• 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
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site
• Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus