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Welder/Grinder

ABEC Inc
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2025

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    

Responsibilities: 

  • Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts: fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of stainless steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies 
  • Ensure all dimensions are correct to specified drawings 
  • Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards 
  • Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to employer's specifications  
  • Set-up welding equipment for lays outs, cutting and fit material for welds 
  • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations 
  • Polishing and cleaning weld joint of work pieces 
  • Welders are required to weld in all position (6G) 
  • Must be able to read and have knowledge of weld symbols on blue prints  
  • G.T.A.W – Experience with stainless steel 1G-6G positions 
  • Must pass an ASME/PED weld test? 
  • Abel to calculate circumferences 
  • Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process 
  • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. 
  • Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices 
  • NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessels 
  • Work on stainless steel fabrication, including but not limited to: 
  1.       Cutting tube 
  2.       Operate hand grinders  
  3.       Polishing 
  4.       Bending 
  5.       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 
  • Work in a confined space 
  • Work in hot & cold environments 
  • Recommend improvements 
  • Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity. 
  • Execute other tasks as assigned 
  • Ability to travel when required 

Requirements

  • Education: High School Graduate or equivalent 
  • Work Experience: Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred 
  • Other Requirements: 
  • 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. 
  • Self-motivated 
  • Must be proficient in reading blue prints 
  • Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment 
  • Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site 
  • Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.    
  • Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus 

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