Position Title: Metal Fabricator

Reports To: Manufacturing Team Lead

Location: Kells, Meath, Ireland

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Background:

ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years. 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 maximise productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilisation systems.

Position Summary:

The Fabricator will follow process instructions and blueprints to assemble components and in conjunction works with other departments to build and repair equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. Fabricators will have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment on industry leading equipment.

Responsibilities:

Ø Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.

Ø Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process.

Ø Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices.

Ø Work on stainless steel fabrication, including to but not limited to:

o   Cutting tube

o   Operate hand grinders.

o   Polishing

o   Bending

o   Assembly

Ø NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessel.

Ø Install and maintain utility/service lines.

Ø Operate overhead crane and/or forklift.

Ø Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment.

Ø Execute other tasks as assigned.

Ø Ability to travel when required.

Qualifications:

Ø Education: Senior Trade Certified Fabricator or equivalent experience in Metal Fabrication.

Ø Work Experience: Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred with Trade Cert or over five (5) in metalwork / welding.

Ø Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Ø Other Requirements:

o   Required to be able to perform simple math equations.

o   Must be able to read a tape measure.

o   Excellent problem-solving skills.

o   Exceptional verbal communication skills.

o   Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.

o   Self-motivated.

o   Must be proficient in reading blueprints.

Ø Typically work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.

Ø Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.

Ø Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.