Industrial Electrician
american craneDouglassville, PA
Industrial Electrician
american craneDouglassville, PA
3 days ago
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Now Hiring: Electrician III – Senior Industrial Electrician American Crane & Equipment Corporation | Douglassville, PA Up to $45/hr | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM | No NightsBuild Complex Electrical Systems From Print to Power-UpYou 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 PreferredExperience 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 FromIf 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 PathMost 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:
Level:
Role - What It MeansL1 - Electrician I - LEARN — Build foundational skills with structured mentorshipL2 - Electrician II - BUILD — Take on complex assemblies with increasing independenceL3 - Electrician III - MENTOR — Own full-scope builds, mentor others, drive technical standards ? You are hereL4 - Electrical Lead - LEAD — Run the floor, lead the team technically day-to-dayL5 - Shop Foreman - MANAGE — 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 1You'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 ACECOShop 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 matchPTO: Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
Additional: Life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, boot allowance, on-site parking
Hiring Process:
- Apply — Submit your resume or complete the applicationHR Interview — Quick conversation about your background and what you're looking for
- Shop tour & working interview — See the facility, meet the team, show us what you can doOffer — 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-9Eligibility 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
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$45/hr
Experience level
Senior
Location
Douglassville, PA
Occupation
Electricians
Industry
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Posted
3 days ago
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