American Crane

Overview

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is hiring experienced Industrial Welders/Fitters for the 2nd shift in Douglassville, PA. This role involves fabricating and assembling specialty heavy lifting equipment in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform minor rework 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, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Adjust and set welding equipment properly.
• Produce quality welds in various positions.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Engage in cross-training and continuous development.

Requirements

• 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, FCAW, and GTAW.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, alignment, and structural assembly sequencing.
• Experience working with large weldments, heavy plate, and fabricated assemblies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to verify dimensions using measuring tools.
• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Full-time 2nd shift hours, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm, OT hours as available.
• Location: 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518.