Assembly Mechanic - 1st Shift

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Full Time Craft Work Productio American Crane & Equipment Corporation & Shop, Douglassville, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $34.00 Hourly

NOW HIRING: ASSEMBLY MECHANIC – 1ST SHIFT

Location: On-site only | 531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518 (No remote work available)

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday 5:00AM–1:30PM | On-site

Compensation: Competitive starting hourly rate up to $34/hour based on experience, qualifications, and market data

Build Your Career With ACECO

We're looking for a reliable Assembly Mechanic to join our mechanical assembly team.

This role is focused on assembling, fitting, installing, and testing large industrial crane equipment and related mechanical components. You will work hands-on with structural assemblies, trolleys, hoists, end trucks, brakes, gearboxes, wheels, shafts, bearings, couplings, ladders, platforms, guards, and other crane components.

If you like building heavy equipment, reading drawings, using tools, solving fit-up problems, and seeing a finished crane come together from major components, this is the kind of work you will be doing.

What This Role Really Is

You will spend your shift assembling and fitting mechanical components for overhead cranes and other industrial lifting equipment. Work may include installing machinery, aligning parts, setting brakes, mounting covers, assembling trolleys, fitting platforms and ladders, installing end trucks, preparing equipment for testing, and supporting shipment preparation.

You will work alongside experienced mechanics, welders, electricians, engineers, project managers, and quality personnel. The work is hands-on, physical, and detail-oriented. Every job is different, so mechanical aptitude, patience, and the ability to follow drawings matter.

This role is built to grow. Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude can learn from experienced mechanics. Experienced mechanics can take on more complex assemblies, layout work, alignment tasks, troubleshooting, and independent job ownership.

Who Thrives Here (and Who Doesn't)

You will do well here if you:

• Enjoy assembling, fitting, and building mechanical equipment
• Have strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools
• Can read or learn to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly details
• Take pride in doing work correctly, not just quickly
• Can think through fit-up problems and ask good questions
• Are comfortable working around large steel components, cranes, forklifts, and heavy equipment
• Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE
• Work well with electricians, welders, engineers, and other mechanics

This role is likely not a fit if you:

• Prefer desk work or light-duty work
• Do not want to read drawings or follow assembly details
• Get frustrated when parts require fitting, adjustment, or problem-solving
• Cut corners on safety, quality, or documentation
• Aren't interested in building mechanical skill over time

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

First 30 Days

• Learn American Crane’s shop layout, safety expectations, and assembly process
• Become familiar with crane components, tools, drawings, and job documentation
• Assist experienced mechanics with mechanical assembly tasks
• Begin identifying parts, hardware, and assemblies by job number and drawing

Days 31–60

• Perform basic assembly tasks with less supervision
• Use mechanical drawings and measuring tools to support fit-up and installation
• Assist with installing components such as brackets, covers, ladders, platforms, brakes, wheels, end trucks, and trolley components
• Communicate missing parts, drawing questions, and fit-up issues clearly

Days 61–90

• Take on more complex mechanical assembly tasks
• Support equipment setup, inspection, testing, and shipment preparation
• Demonstrate safe rigging awareness and good judgment around large components
• Show reliability, ownership, and steady improvement in mechanical skills

Why Join Our Team at American Crane?

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