Welder at ABEC Inc – Springfield, Missouri

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.

Benefits Include

• 3 weeks' vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 40% 401k match
• Day one benefits, include health, dental, and vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Exciting Employee Events: food trucks, ice cream socials, BBQ's, baseball games, cornhole tournaments, and more!

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld stainless steel components according to detailed drawings (channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies, and sub-assemblies)
• Ensure all dimensions and welds meet specified standards and tolerances
• Set up welding equipment and prepare materials for welding
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout and welding operations
• Perform welding in all positions (6G) using G.T.A.W. process on stainless steel
• Operate a thumb control on a TIG hand welder and feed wire simultaneously (2+ years of experience preferred)
• Demonstrate proficiency in MIG welding (2+ years of experience preferred)
• Polish and clean weld joints
• Read and interpret weld symbols and blueprints
• Pass ASME/PED weld tests, including 6G pipe test and vertical down pulse welds within approximately one week
• Calculate circumferences and fabricate equipment accurately
• Inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowances using precision measuring instruments
• Perform NDT/Liquid Penetrant testing on electro-polished vessel welds
• Bevel materials to facilitate tack welding and plate assembly
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift
• Maintain safe and proper operation of shop equipment
• Use body buffers and right-angle grinders safely and effectively
• Work in confined spaces and varying temperature environments
• Recommend improvements and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Execute other tasks as assigned
• Ability to travel when required

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Ability to perform basic math equations and read a tape measure
• Strong problem-solving and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using hand tools and basic fabrication tools
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean/Six Sigma is a plus
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site

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.