Job Description

NOW HIRING: INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

Monday–Friday | 2nd Shift 1:30PM-10:00PM | On-site in Douglassville, PA
2nd Shift includes a +$5/hour shift differential

Location

531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518

Compensation

Competitive starting hourly rate based on skills and experience
 +$5/hour shift differential for 2nd shift

About the Role

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Painter to support the finishing of heavy-duty cranes, hoists, and industrial equipment.

In this role, you’ll prepare, paint, and finish large structural steel components to meet quality, durability, and customer specifications. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and doing the job right the first time.

Why Join American Crane? (Check us out on YouTube)

• Hands-on work with large-scale, custom industrial equipment
• Stable, full-time manufacturing role with overtime opportunities
• Strong safety culture and quality-driven environment
• Team-focused workplace where craftsmanship matters
• Long-term career opportunities with a company known for low turnover and stability

What You’ll Do

• Prepare steel surfaces through sandblasting, grinding, and cleaning
• Mix and apply industrial coatings according to specifications
• Prime and paint structural steel and equipment components
• Inspect finished surfaces to ensure quality, coverage, and durability
• Maintain paint storage areas, tools, and equipment in an organized and safe condition
• Estimate paint times and support production schedules
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental controls
• Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to meet customer expectations

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience painting structural steel, heavy equipment, or industrial components preferred
• Experience with sandblasting equipment and industrial coatings preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Knowledge of industrial painting tools, materials, and techniques
• Ability to follow work instructions and specifications
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented
• Alignment with ACECO values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday 1:30PM-10:00PM
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Willingness to follow all safety policies and wear required PPE
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Valid proof of 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
• Certain projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and fabrication shop
• Regular exposure to steel components, coatings, and equipment
• Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, vibration, and airborne particles
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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.