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