Industrial Electrician - 1st Shift

Industrial Electricians

Entry-Level to Senior Industrial Electricians

Location: 531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518 (No remote work available) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5:00AM–1:30PM | Full-time on-site

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate starting at $24 to $45/hour based on experience, skills, and market data. Compensation will align with demonstrated industrial electrical experience, conduit fabrication skills, troubleshooting ability, and the ability to work independently.

If you're someone who takes pride in your electrical work, values safety, and can operate independently while continuing to build your skills, this role will feel like a natural fit.

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we're hiring Industrial Electricians at multiple experience levels, from individuals beginning their industrial electrical careers to highly experienced electricians capable of independently wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning complex electrical systems.

If you take pride in clean electrical work, enjoy hands-on manufacturing, and appreciate the craftsmanship involved in building custom equipment, you'll feel right at home here.

One of the core skills in this role is bending, threading, and installing rigid conduit. Whether you're continuing to develop that skill or already consider it one of your strengths, you'll have opportunities to apply and expand your expertise on every project.

You won't get lost here. Your work will be seen, and it will matter.

What This Role Really Is

This is a hands-on industrial electrical role focused on building custom overhead cranes, hoists, and engineered lifting systems.

You'll spend your time wiring equipment, installing motors and control systems, fabricating and installing rigid conduit, reading electrical drawings, and troubleshooting electrical systems in a manufacturing environment where every project is different.

This is not repetitive production wiring. Success requires craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to think through electrical installations rather than simply repeating the same task every day.

Who Thrives Here (and Who Doesn't)

You'll do well here if you:

• Take pride in clean, professional electrical workmanship
• Enjoy bending and installing rigid conduit that looks as good as it functions
• Take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments
• Enjoy learning and expanding your industrial electrical skills
• Work safely while maintaining high quality standards
• Like building custom equipment rather than repetitive production work

This role is likely not a fit if you:

• Prefer repetitive residential or commercial electrical work
• Cut corners on quality or safety
• Need constant direction before taking action
• Don't enjoy hands-on fabrication or conduit work
• Prefer service work over manufacturing and equipment assembly

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

Entry-Level Electricians

• Learn ACECO electrical standards and manufacturing processes
• Develop confidence reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Build rigid conduit bending and installation skills under experienced electricians
• Complete electrical installations safely while continuing to grow technically

Experienced Electricians

• Independently complete electrical installations and conduit fabrication
• Perform accurate rigid conduit bends with minimal waste and rework
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve build issues
• Support less experienced electricians while maintaining productivity and quality

Why Join Our Team at American Crane?

Build Custom Industrial Equipment

Every project is different. You'll help build custom crane and hoist systems used throughout critical industries.

Expand Your Industrial Electrical Skills

Continue developing advanced electrical installation, troubleshooting, rigid conduit fabrication, and industrial control system experience.

Visible Impact

Your electrical craftsmanship directly affects the safety, reliability, and quality of the finished product.

Long-Term Career Growth

Whether you're starting your industrial electrical career or bringing years of experience, you'll have opportunities to continue growing professionally.

What You'll Do

Industrial Electrical Installation

• Install electrical systems on custom overhead cranes and hoists
• Wire motors, control panels, festoon systems, push-button stations, and related electrical components
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Support electrical testing and equipment commissioning

Rigid Conduit Fabrication & Installation

• Measure, bend, thread, and install rigid conduit for custom electrical systems
• Plan conduit runs that are clean, accurate, and efficient
• Install conduit in accordance with NEC requirements and engineering drawings
• Fabricate conduit layouts that support both functionality and craftsmanship

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Troubleshoot electrical systems during manufacturing and testing
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve electrical issues
• Assist with electrical modifications and continuous improvement initiatives

Quality & Safety

• Follow NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Verify electrical installations meet quality expectations
• Maintain organized work areas and proper PPE usage

What We're Looking For

Ideal Candidates Demonstrate

• Ownership and accountability
• Pride in craftsmanship
• Strong safety awareness
• Reliability and professionalism
• Mechanical aptitude
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Alignment with ACECO's values of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Electrical apprenticeship, vocational training, or technical school preferred

Experience

• Entry-level through senior industrial electricians are encouraged to apply
• Industrial, manufacturing, heavy equipment, or controls experience preferred
• Experience bending and installing rigid conduit strongly preferred
• Residential and commercial electricians with strong conduit experience will also be considered

Technical Skills

• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Experience wiring industrial electrical systems
• Strong conduit bending, threading, and installation skills preferred
• Troubleshooting experience is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Safety-first mindset and adherence to procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Alignment with ACECO values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

Licensing

• State electrician license preferred but not required

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in shop areas
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