ABEC

Integrated bioprocessing equipment and services.

Vessel Service Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilson, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least two years after high school in equipment service or manufacturing craft work is required.
Experience in welding fabrication is required, and the candidate must pass an ASME/PED weld test.
Experience in grinding and non-destructive testing/liquid dye penetrant is required.
Experience reading blueprints is required.
A valid driver’s license and passport are required, or the ability to obtain them.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds (23 kilograms) is required.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items is required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment or at a customer site, stand for long periods, and perform potentially heavy manual labor is required.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 90% with overnight and extended stays, is required.

Responsibilities

Perform installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance of ABEC and other equipment as directed.
Fit, assemble, and disassemble precision components; diagnose electrical and mechanical problems; replace required maintenance items; test components; verify repaired items; and recommend efficiency improvements.
Assist with manufacturing activities, including assembling project components, supporting startup and equipment installation, and training new hires.
Communicate with the cross-functional team, including Vessel Service Managers, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and ASME Authorized Inspectors.
Communicate professionally with customers.
Supervise and direct Field Technicians on site.
Provide leadership in project execution.
Coordinate tool shipment and return.
Assist with hands-on confined-space training for Field Technicians.
Comply with ASME Code and NBIC welding requirements and customer safety standard operating procedures, and conduct all operations safely.
Execute fabrication scope according to blueprints and specifications.
Recommend improvements and perform other tasks as assigned.
Represent the company professionally.

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.
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 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 a Vessel Service Technician 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:

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

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years post high school in equipment service or manufacturing craftsman.
Experience in welding fabrication & must pass an ASME/PED weld test; experience in grinding and NDT/liquid dye penetrate.
Experience in 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.
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

About the Company

ABEC

Integrated bioprocessing equipment and services.

ABEC provides integrated biopharmaceutical manufacturing solutions and services to vaccine and therapeutic antibody production, including bioprocess equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. It speeds up the design and construction of complete bioprocess lines and delivers customized single-use disposable containers, notably through the Custom Single Run (CSR) product line backed by 45+ years of equipment-design experience. Its approach combines engineering, in-house manufacturing support, and turnkey bioprocessing systems to help clients build, expand, or modify manufacturing capacity with lower upfront costs and faster time to market. ABEC differentiates itself with deep in-house capabilities, global capacity, long-term partnerships, and a focus on production-scale single-use solutions to reduce costs and shorten the path to market for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bethlehem, PA
Founded: 1974

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