Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Welder                   Department: Manufacturing

Location: 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518 

Salary: Competitive starting hourly rate | based on qualifications and experience. 

Work Schedule: Full-time hours, Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm, OT hours as available

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!

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Why Join American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO)?

• 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:

• 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:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Proficient experience with various welding methods (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW) and equipment use within heavy equipment manufacturing environment - must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Certifications: AWS D1.1/D14.1 certifications preferred but not required
• Physical Readiness: Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment safely
• Communication: Strong English skills (reading, writing, speaking)
• Work Ethic: Hard-working, reliable, detail-oriented, and aligned with ACECO’s mission, vision, and values
• Safety Mindset: Commitment to keeping yourself and your teammates safe every single day

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).
• For more information, contact us at [email protected].

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

About American Crane & Equipment Corporation:

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a second generation, women-owned company and for more than 50 years, has been a trusted innovator of high-quality specialty lifting equipment. As a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, along with a variety of parts and components for standard, custom, and nuclear applications, we're committed to high quality products and customer satisfaction in an industry where there is no room for mistakes. 

At ACECO, GRIT Matters. We put perseverance, heart, and integrity into everything we do. Join a team where your contributions matter, and where growth, empowerment, and safety are top priorities. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Experience is Everything: Our team is built on the foundation of expertise and dedication. With an average tenure of 10 years, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project, ensuring top-notch results for our customers.

Low Turnover, High Satisfaction: We prioritize creating a positive work environment where people can thrive. That's why our turnover rate is less than 10%, a testament to our commitment to our team members. Here, you can count on the support of your co-workers. 

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!

When you join American Crane & Equipment Corporation, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM. We believe in supporting our team members, fostering growth, and providing opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply:

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).
• For more information, contact us at [email protected].

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

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.