Vessel Service Technician

ABEC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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 hiring a Vessel Service Technician to perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance on ABEC and other equipment. This role involves diagnosing problems, recommending efficiency changes, and providing project execution leadership. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in equipment service, and must pass a welding test.

With responsibilities including on-site supervision and communication with cross-functional teams, this position offers benefits such as medical insurance, paid vacation, and a generous 401K plan. Travel is required up to 80%.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-high school experience in equipment service or manufacturing craftsmanship.
• Must have experience in welding fabrication and pass ASME/PED weld test.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Assist with Confined Space training for Field Technicians.
• Execute fabrication according to blueprints.

Skills

Welding fabrication

Blueprint reading

Equipment service

NDT/liquid dye penetration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. We’re in a significant growth phase with multiple key roles open across our organization. If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns most with your skills and experience.

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

• 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 a Vessel Service Technician, you will perform installations, repairs and preventative maintenance of ABEC and other equipment as directed. Tasks may include the following: fit, assembly, and disassembly of precision components; diagnose electrical and mechanical problems and issues; replace all required maintenance items, test components, and verify all repaired items; recommend changes to improve efficiency. In addition to your work at customer locations, Vessel Service Technicians also assist in the manufacturing functions, such as assembling components on projects, support start up and equipment installation, and assist with the training of new hires.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with cross‑functional team (Vessel Service Managers, Engineering, QA) & ASME Authorized Inspectors.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• On‑site supervising & directing the activities of the Field Technicians.
• Providing leadership in project execution.
• Coordinate tool shipment & return.
• Assist with “hands‑on” Confined Space training for Field Technicians.
• Compliance with all ASME Code & NBIC welding requirements.
• Compliance with customers' safety SOPs; conduct all operations in a safe manner.
• Execute the fabrication scope according to blueprints and specifications.
• Execute other tasks as assigned & recommend improvements.
• Represent company in a respectable way.
• Ability to travel when required, up to 80% (some local).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years post‑high‑school experience in equipment service or manufacturing craftsmanship.
• Experience in welding fabrication and must pass an ASME/PED weld test; experience in grinding and NDT/liquid dye penetration.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• As much as 90% travel with overnight and extended stay potential.
• Valid driver's license and passport required / ability to obtain.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• 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.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.