Manufacturing Mechanical Assembler - 1st shift

ABEC Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEC Inc, a leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, seeks a Mechanical Assembler to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling and fabricating equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. This position requires proficiency in using hand tools and fabrication equipment, along with attention to detail and accuracy. Benefits include paid vacations, medical insurance, and a generous 401K plan.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• One (1) year previous Assembler/Fabrication experience.
• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate equipment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Inspect and maintain proper operation of all shop equipment.
• Work on stainless steel fabrication tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Proficient with hand tools

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

MIG & TIG welding tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Description

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:

• 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 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.

Shifts available: 1st Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

2nd Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm, includes 10% shift differential)

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 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.