Mechanical Assembler (1st shift or 2nd shift)

Shifts available:


1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

OR 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm M-F (that includes 10% shift differential)

Hands-On Work in Bethlehem - Plus Travel with Purpose
As a Mechanical Assembler at ABEC , your work doesn't stay in one place-and neither do you. This is project-based manufacturing at its best.
You'll spend weeks or months in our clean, climate-controlled Bethlehem facility , carefully building precision stainless-steel systems and vessels. Once complete, you and your teammates travel to customer sites to install and commission the same equipment you helped create.
This isn't travel for travel's sake-it's travel with purpose . Your work directly supports the production of life-saving medicines , and you'll see the real-world impact of what you build.


What You'll Do

• Fabricate and assemble mechanical components using schematics from our in-house design team
• Build precision equipment for advanced liquid pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify system performance
• Travel within the U.S. or internationally to support equipment installation and final commissioning

Why This Role Stands Out

• Team-based manufacturing of state-of-the-art, custom equipment
• Balanced travel -enough to expand your experience without constant time on the road
• End-to-end visibility -see your work go from concept to build to real-world operation
• Skill growth through exposure to diverse environments, systems, and technical challenges

What You Bring

• Experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication; stainless steel experience preferred
• MIG/TIG welding experience is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Commitment to safety, quality, and cleanliness
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to install and start up equipment you helped build in Bethlehem, PA

What You Get

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Travel premium and per diem pay
• Discretionary bonuses
• 10% Shift differential for 2nd shift
• Day 1 benefits : medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Industry-leading 401(k) with 40% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Safe, clean, climate-controlled work environment
• Company-provided uniform shirts and PPE
• Steel-toe boot vouchers
• College tuition assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Fun employee events: food trucks, ice cream socials, BBQs, baseball games, cornhole tournaments, and more

The Bottom Line

This role combines hands-on mechanical assembly with opportunities to support on-site installations. If you prefer working on complex equipment and seeing projects through from build to startup, this position delivers that experience!

Position Summary:

As an ABEC Mechanical Assembler you will assemble and / or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces or products using a variety or tools and equipment according to required specifications.


Responsibilities:

• Assemble and fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process.

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

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

- Cutting tube

- Operate hand grinders

- Polishing

- Bending

- Assembly

• NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessels.

• Install and maintain utility/service lines.

• 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.

• Execute other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to travel to customer sites domestically or internationally, and ability to travel to other ABEC locations when required.

• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• One (1) year previous Assembler/Fabrication experience.

• Experience with MIG & TIG stainless steel welding methods & techniques a plus, but not required.

• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.

• Aptitude with blue print reading.

• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.

• 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.


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


• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.