Vessel Service Technician

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.

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.

• 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

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.

• 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).

• 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.