NOW HIRING: Electrician III – Senior Industrial Electrician

American Crane & Equipment Corporation | Douglassville, PAUp to $45/hr | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM | No Nights

Build Complex Electrical Systems From Print to Power-Up

You don't just pull wire — you build complete electrical systems inside custom overhead cranes and hoists that move the heaviest loads in the most demanding industries on Earth. Our Electrician IIIs own the full scope: interpreting engineered drawings, fabricating rigid conduit runs, wiring control panels, integrating VFDs and PLCs, and powering up systems that have to work the first time.

This is skilled, blueprint-to-commissioning electrical work in a climate-controlled shop — not maintenance, not construction, not chasing service calls. If you've spent years building complex electrical assemblies in a custom manufacturing environment and want a role where your expertise actually matters, keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Build complete electrical systems for custom overhead cranes and hoists — from print interpretation through final power-up and testing
• Fabricate and install rigid conduit runs (EMT, IMC, rigid) with precision bending to spec
• Wire and terminate control panels, motor starters, VFDs, PLCs, disconnects, and operator interfaces
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues across 480V three-phase, 240V, and 120V systems
• Perform point-to-point wiring verification, megger testing, and system commissioning
• Mentor junior electricians and serve as a technical resource on the shop floor
• Collaborate with engineering on panel design, routing solutions, and electrical integration challenges

Your Background

Required

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience with demonstrated expertise in electrical assembly, panel wiring, and rigid conduit fabrication
• Proficiency reading complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Hands-on experience with 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, and PLC I/O wiring
• Skilled in rigid conduit bending (hand, mechanical, and hydraulic benders)
• Working knowledge of NEC code and industrial electrical standards
• Own hand tools appropriate for industrial electrical work

Preferred

• Experience in crane, hoist, or heavy equipment manufacturing
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC/VFD platforms
• Electrical License or relevant certifications (Journeyman, NCCER, etc.)
• Experience wiring to UL 508A or UL 698A panel standards

Industries We Recruit From

If you've built electrical systems in any of these environments, your experience translates directly:

Crane & Hoist Manufacturing · Heavy Equipment & Custom Machinery · Power Generation Equipment · Elevator & Escalator Manufacturing · Shipbuilding & Marine Equipment · Mining & Aggregate Equipment · Steel Fabrication & Metal Processing · Industrial Automation & Controls · Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing · Process & Chemical Plants · Water & Wastewater Treatment · Oil & Gas Equipment · Switchgear & Electrical Panel Fabrication · Material Handling Systems

What Sets ACECO Apart — A Real Career Path

Most shops hire you for what you already know and leave it at that. We built something different.

Structured Career Progression Our Electrical Shop runs a formal development program with a defined career ladder:

LevelRoleWhat It MeansL1Electrician ILEARN — Build foundational skills with structured mentorshipL2Electrician IIBUILD — Take on complex assemblies with increasing independenceL3Electrician IIIMENTOR — Own full-scope builds, mentor others, drive technical standards ← You are hereL4Electrical LeadLEAD — Run the floor, lead the team technically day-to-dayL5Shop ForemanMANAGE — Own the system: staffing, planning, development, results

What that means for an Electrician III joining today:

• You enter at Level 3 — your experience is recognized from Day 1
• You're paired with leadership who understands your skill set and where you want to grow
• If you want to stay technical, you deepen into advanced specializations
• If you want to lead, there's a defined path to Electrical Lead and beyond
• Development reviews keep your career moving

Why ACECO

• Shop hours, real schedule — 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Your afternoons are yours
• Custom, complex work — every crane is engineered to order; you'll almost never build the same thing twice
• Climate-controlled shop — not a job site, not a field truck, not someone else's facility
• Your expertise matters — small, experienced team where senior electricians directly influence how the work gets done
• Stability — 50+ years manufacturing cranes. Defense, nuclear, aerospace, infrastructure — industries that don't stop ordering

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Up to $45/hr based on experience and demonstrated skill
• Overtime: Available and paid at 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 40 hours in a week
• Benefits start Day 1: Medical, dental, vision
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• PTO: Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Additional: Life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, boot allowance, on-site parking

Hiring Process

1. Apply — Submit your resume or complete the application
2. HR Interview — Quick conversation about your background and what you're looking for
3. Shop tour & working interview — See the facility, meet the team, show us what you can do
4. Offer — Competitive offer based on your experience level

We move fast. Most candidates go from application to offer within two weeks.

Workplace Details

• Location: Douglassville, PA (Berks County — accessible from Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and the Lehigh Valley)
• Environment: Indoor manufacturing shop, climate-controlled. Standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights and on ladders
• Travel: Rare. This is a shop-based role — occasional job site visits may occur but are not the norm
• Export Control: This position requires access to items controlled under ITAR/EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined under applicable regulations

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to provide valid proof of identity and employment authorization as required by Form I-9
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information or technology where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment drug screen, including screening for marijuana
• Willingness to participate in randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to work the posted schedule and any required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas
• Willingness to complete required safety, technical, and compliance training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct consistent with company expectations

Additional Position Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in varied physical positions
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to perform confined-space work when required
• Ability to operate or work safely around forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead cranes, machinery, and electrical systems
• Ability to safely use conduit benders, threading equipment, electrical tools, and testing equipment

Work Environment

This position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment and involves regular exposure to machinery, electrical systems, fabrication processes, moving equipment, noise, vibration, airborne particles, and changing temperatures.

The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required in designated areas.

Ready to build something that matters? Apply now.

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:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
• Certain positions and 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)
• As a condition of employment, individuals in this role must obtain and maintain a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or valid U.S. Passport

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.

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Monday through Friday
5:00am-1:30pm
OT as needed