Machinist

Job Title: Machinist

Department: Manufacturing
Location: 531 Old Swede Road Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518

Salary: Competitive starting hourly rate - based on skills and experience

Lift Your Craft to the Next Level - Join American Crane as a Machinist!

Are you a skilled machinist with a passion for precision and craftsmanship? At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, we’re looking for a dedicated Machinist to play a critical role in creating top-quality components for our industry-leading cranes and hoists. This position builds on foundational skills, offering opportunities to expand your expertise and contribute to high-stakes manufacturing projects in a supportive, safety-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

• Craftsmanship Excellence: Work on diverse and challenging projects that push the boundaries of your skills.
• Career Growth: Build upon your existing experience with opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
• Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborate with skilled professionals in a values-driven organization focused on teamwork, safety, and integrity.

What You’ll Do:

Machining & Operations

• Operate manual machines, including lathes, horizontal boring mills, drill presses, and milling machines, to produce precision components.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of steel properties and material characteristics to complete tasks effectively.
• Apply trigonometry and geometry to ensure precision in machining tasks.

Blueprints & Precision Measurement

• Read and interpret blueprints to extract machining requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools to maintain the highest quality standards.

CNC Machining & Tool Maintenance

• Operate CNC machines and create jigs or sharpen tools as needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Ensure machines are properly maintained and workspaces are organized, clean, and safe.

Leadership in Quality & Safety

• Estimate job timelines and manage responsibilities efficiently while adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals while maintaining a focus on quality.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • High school diploma required; vocational training or a Machinist/Journeyman Certificate is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience operating lathes, horizontal boring mills, drill presses, and milling machines preferred
  • Familiarity with CNC operations is a plus.
  • Proficient knowledge of machine shop procedures and steel properties.
• Skills: 
  • Strong blueprint interpretation, precision measuring, and organizational skills.

Personal Traits:

• Detail-oriented and committed to producing top-quality work.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Aligned with American Crane’s core values: “Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing.”

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work full-time hours, including overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working near moving mechanical parts and in varied environmental conditions.

Join Our Team and Shape the Future!

At American Crane, we believe our people are our greatest asset. By joining us as a Machinist, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your skills, take on exciting challenges, and contribute to the success of a team that values hard work, innovation, and integrity.

Apply now and be a part of a company that’s building excellence—one component at a time!

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)