Industrial Welder/Fitter - 2nd Shift

NOW HIRING: INDUSTRIAL WELDER/FITTERS FOR 2ND SHIFT

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 1:30PM–10:00PM | On-site in Douglassville, PA

Weld Your Future With ACECO!

Are you a hands-on Welder who loves making sparks fly (safely, of course)?
American Crane & Equipment Corporation, is looking for an experienced Welder to join our Manufacturing Team!

This is not just an opportunity to weld things together...here, you’ll help build the incredible specialty heavy lifting equipment that moves American industry.

If you have welding experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, a strong work ethic, not afraid to get dirty, and you're fueled by the thrill of crafting top-tier equipment — we want to talk to you!

Job Title: Welder/Fitter

Department: Manufacturing

Location: 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518 

Compensation: Competitive starting hourly rate | based on qualifications and experience additional $5 per hour for working 2nd shift 

Work Schedule: Full-time 2nd shift hours, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm, OT hours as available

Why Join American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO)? Check us out on YouTube

• Make an Impact: Fabricate and assemble parts that power major industries
• Strong Teamwork: Be part of a crew that has your back — where hard work, humor, and heart matter
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your welding, fitting, and fabrication skills under seasoned mentors
• Culture of GRIT: Guts, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do!

What You’ll Do:

• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components prior to welding
• Accurately align, clamp, and tack components to meet blueprint and tolerance requirements
• Verify dimensions, squareness, and fit-up using measuring tools (tape, square, level, etc.)
• Perform minor rework (grinding, torching, adjusting) to ensure proper fit-up before final weld
• Work closely with welders and supervisors to ensure assemblies meet quality and design specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Fabricate and assemble structural and machine components
• Perform SMAW (stick), FCAW (flux core), and GTAW (TIG) welding processes
• Adjust and set welding equipment properly
• Produce quality welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment like a pro
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Engage in cross-training and continuous development because staying sharp is part of the gig

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in industrial welding and structural fitting within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on experience performing layout, fit-up, and assembly of structural steel components prior to welding
• Proficiency in welding processes such as SMAW (stick), FCAW (flux core), and GTAW (TIG)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics and translate them into accurate fit-up and assembly
• Strong understanding of tolerances, alignment, and structural assembly sequencing
• Experience working with large weldments, heavy plate, and fabricated assemblies

Key Skills & Attributes

• Fitting-first mindset – able to independently lay out, align, clamp, and tack components to spec before welding
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to verify dimensions using measuring tools (tape, square, level, etc.)
• Ability to identify and correct fit-up issues through grinding, torching, or adjustment prior to final weld
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety
• Reliable, accountable, and consistent in attendance and performance
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a production environment
• Aligned with ACECO’s core values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

REQUIREMENTS 

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with company policy and randomize drug screens during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and work required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in or around the shop areas
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance trainings
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Industrial shop environment with exposure to machinery, moving parts, welding fumes, and fabrication noise.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, and working with hands/tools.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required and provided

READY TO APPLY?

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one (no wait!)
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (unused PTO hours will roll over each year)
• 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid company holidays
• Overtime opportunities & more!

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

This position requires:

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.