Manufacturing Technician

Description

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:

• DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program
• Discretionary Bonuses 

Position Summary:

As an ABEC Mechanical Technician you will assemble and/or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces or products using a variety or tools and equipment according to required specifications, instructions and blueprints in a fast-paced environment on industry leading equipment.  This role may include work in a Cleanroom environment as well.  Manufacturing Technicians will take part in an exciting and robust TRAINING PROGRAM at other ABEC location(s).  Successful candidates need a winning attitude, great energy, and desire to learn and grow with ABEC! 

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process
• Use 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

• Install and maintain utility/service lines
• Ability to carry out procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines (GDLs) 
• The candidate must understand fully the associated quality acceptance criteria and highlight anything that may not meet specification; first-time-right product 
• Ability to compile all associated build documentation to an acceptable standard and in line with ABEC criteria 
• The candidate must be willing to adhere to all associated standards and procedures associated with working in a classified clean environment 
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices 
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift
• Conduct operations in a safe manner and be fully committed to maintaining a clean and safe working environment 
• Execute other tasks as assigned 
• Ability to travel when required 
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity 

Requirements

Primary Requirements

• 1-2 years previous work experience
• Experience working with hands with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools
• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations 
• Aptitude with blueprint reading
• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs / 23 kilograms 
• Physically capable of wearing protective body, eye, ear, and head gear 
• Ability to stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items 
• Ability to wear all personal protective equipment & cleanroom gowning equipment 
• Self-motivated
• Must be capable of maintaining a clean and safe working environment 
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment and/or customer’s site

Additional Requirements (a plus but not required)

• Trade qualification (Pipe fitter / Plumber / Mechanic)  
• Experience working (welding & polishing) with Stainless Steel
• Experience working in a classified clean environment 
• Experience in producing documentation that is subject to quality and customer audit 
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) 
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience