Welder/Fitter - 1st Shift

About the role

This is a hands-on structural welding and fitting role at American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO). You'll spend most of your time laying out, fitting, aligning, and welding large steel components in a manufacturing environment, and be accountable for fit-up accuracy, weld quality, and structural integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components prior to welding
• Align, clamp, and tack components to meet blueprint and tolerance requirements
• Verify dimensions, squareness, and fit-up using measuring tools
• Perform rework (grinding, torching, adjusting) to ensure proper fit before welding
• Perform SMAW (stick), FCAW (flux core), and GTAW (TIG) welding
• Produce quality welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for optimal performance
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Fabricate and assemble structural and machine components
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Participate in cross-training and continuous development

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• 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
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in shop areas
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance training
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Alignment with ACECO values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of industrial welding and structural fitting experience
• Experience with heavy plate, large weldments, and fabricated assemblies preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Fitting-first mindset with ability to independently prepare work before welding
• Strong mechanical aptitude and measurement accuracy
• Ability to identify and correct fit-up issues prior to welding
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, accountable, and consistent in attendance and performance
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience, skills, and market data
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one
• Generous paid time off with rollover
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and skills development opportunities
• Hands-on structural fabrication work—not repetitive production welding
• Opportunity to build complex, heavy industrial equipment
• Strong team environment with experienced tradespeople