Position Title: Mechanical Assembler 

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Fermoy, Cork, Ireland 

Job Type: Full-time

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:

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

Responsibilities:

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 and welding

o Bending

o Assembly

Ø Operate overhead crane and/or forklift.

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

Ø Conduct operations in a safe manner.

Ø Execute other tasks as assigned.

Ø Ability to travel when required.

Qualifications:

Ø Junior certificate or equivalent. 

Ø Trade qualification (Pipe fitter / Plumber) would be a distinct advantage.

Ø Experience in working with Stainless Steel, tanks, piping and vessels would be beneficial

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

Ø Aptitude with blueprint reading.

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

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