Welder

Abec,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 a Welder/Fabricator to assemble and repair biopharmaceutical equipment according to process instructions and blueprints. The role involves working with stainless steel, orbital and TIG welding, and fabrication across multiple stations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include fabricating parts accurately, following SOPs, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Prior lean/six sigma exposure is a plus; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to perform simple math and read a tape measure.
• Excellent problem-solving and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Reading blueprints preferred; lean/sigma experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate equipment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow SOPs and guidelines; maintain attention to detail.
• Use hand tools and fabrication equipment for stainless steel work.
• Operate orbital welding, TIG welding, cutting, polishing, bending, and assembly tasks.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift; ensure safety and equipment upkeep.
• Travel as required and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Reading tape measure

Lean/Six Sigma (experience)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Fabrication tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Description

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:

The Welder/Fabricator will follow process instructions and blueprints to assemble components and in conjunction works with other departments to build and repair equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. The fabricator will execute the required operational steps in manufacturing mechanical systems and have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment on industry-leading equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.
• Ability to carry out procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines (GDLs)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices
• Work on stainless steel and DC fabrication, including to but not limited to:

1. Orbital welding and Tig Hand Welding
2. Cutting tube
3. Operate hand grinders
4. Polishing
5. Bending
6. 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.
• Recommend improvements.
• 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.
• Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints preferred.
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms.
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.
• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
• 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.