Careers
AES is made up of talented professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a team environment. Our culture promotes the free exchange of ideas to encourage honesty, respect, creativity, innovation, and excellence—values that we all strive to apply in our professional and personal lives.
Why Join AES?
Boutique in Size, Big in Stature
AES is a boutique design/build business with a big market reach. You’ll find our work at some of the largest and most recognized companies in the US. Our systems benefit customers in a wide range of industries, including box and carton manufacturing, paper converting, printing and publishing, food and beverage, and many more.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
AES works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability in their manufacturing operations. Sometimes this necessitates a novel idea, a fresh approach, or an innovative product like our AirShark™ rotary material separator. This sets AES apart from our competitors, and we strive to bring entrepreneurial, can-do problem solvers to our team.
Supportive Team Environment
We want each team member to feel supported and heard. Open communication and frequent check-ins promote an atmosphere of trust and respect. It’s our goal to engage with all AES team members on a regular basis, so we can listen, learn and offer the guidance and support needed for a satisfying work-life experience.
Collaborative, Innovative Culture
Collaboration plays an essential role at AES. Whether your job involves engineering solutions for automation projects, solving logistical challenges, or creating a marketing campaign, you’ll likely be collaborating with other team members from job inception to completion. Access to senior staff, management, and company owners provides plenty of opportunities for mentorship and guidance.
Unlimited Growth Potential
We believe in promoting from within. Some of our most successful team members began their careers in different positions than those they hold now. Learning how AES works from one job function and bringing that experience to a new role benefits the team member and company. That’s why we’re happy to reward ambition and success. When we say there’s unlimited growth potential here, we mean it!
Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(K) with Company Match
Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Generous PTO
Promote from within Program
Supportive Team Environment
Browse the open positions below or contact our HR department directly for additional opportunities to build a rewarding career on our team.
Jobsite Foreman, Sheet Metal Installation
AES is seeking an experienced and motivated jobsite foreman to install industrial recycling equipment and systems at design/build projects throughout the US. The work involves pneumatic piping systems that move air and material for various applications. Integrated equipment includes balers, shredders, material handling fans, dust collectors, and conveyors. The Foreman will supervise field crews including riggers, millwrights, and service technicians, ensuring quality work and proper jobsite safety protocols. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a steady and calm demeanor, and be able to represent the company with professionalism at all times. This position requires local, regional, and national travel.
Skills & Abilities
What You’ll Need for This Position:
- High School, GED, and/or trade school or apprenticeship
- Minimum 3 years experience in industrial field work (pipefitting, sheet metal mechanic or industrial or commercial HVAC)
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and skills, including assembly, rigging, and welding
- Hydraulics are a plus.
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints
- Strong communications skills, ability to mentor and train employees.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record of insurable quality
- Willingness to travel to job sites (minimum of 75% of the time), and stay for the duration of the project (typically 1 to 4 weeks)
- Ability to work overtime (OT), including some weekends as needed.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and project specifications
- Layout, install, and troubleshoot pneumatic conveyance system and equipment components
- Supervise and work alongside field crews to install pneumatic conveyance systems and integrate equipment components (Balers, shredders, material handling fans, etc.)
- Plan and organize the workday for field crews and provide leadership and mentoring
- Coordinate onsite work with project owner and subcontractors
- Maintain a safe work environment at all times and conduct daily safety and tool talk meetings with field crews
- Employ excellent communication skills and represent the company with professionalism at all times
- Ensure the project is installed, tested, and commissioned accurately, safely, on time and on budget
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $32 to $40 per hour
- Medical and Dental Insurance plans
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
- Additional voluntary benefits are available
Field Supervisor
Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is looking for an experienced and motivated Millwright to assemble, disassemble, install, and service our industrial recycling equipment and systems in the shop and at our customers’ facilities. System components include balers, shredders, conveyors, material handling fans, and dust collectors. Each system we install is custom-designed for the client’s application. Millwright work requires the ability to read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems, and affect repairs in the shop and field.
Skills & Abilities
What you’ll need for this position
- Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
- Welding, stick, and metal fabrication skills
- Previous experience / knowledge of industrial machinery
- A current valid driver’s license with a good driving record of insurable quality required
- Ability to travel to job sites a minimum of 75% of the time (primarily within the East Coast)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Ability to work overtime (OT), including some weekends as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- What you’ll get
- Competitive salary, ranging from $28 to $38/hr, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, and 401(k) with company match)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
- Opportunity for advancement
Millwright / Welder
Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is looking for an experienced and motivated Millwright to assemble, disassemble, install, and service our industrial recycling equipment and systems in the shop and at our customers’ facilities. System components include balers, shredders, conveyors, material handling fans, and dust collectors. Each system we install is custom designed for the client’s application. Millwright work requires the ability to read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems, and affect repairs in the shop and field.
What you’ll need for this position
- Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
- Welding, stick, and metal fabrication skills
- Previous experience / knowledge of industrial machinery
- A current valid driver’s license with a good driving record of insurable quality required
- Ability to travel to job sites a minimum of 75% of the time (primarily within the East Coast)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Ability to work overtime (OT), including some weekends as needed
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary range from $22 to $27/hr
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, and 401(k) with company match)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
- Opportunity for advancement
About AES
Founded in 1989, Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is a leading design/build firm and full-service provider of integrated conveyance systems. Our work product specializes in scrap, trim, and dust conveyance systems that serve to bring more efficient byproduct handling for companies across North America. Located in Souderton, PA, the AES team is made up of talented, creative professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a supportive environment. Our culture promotes the free exchange of ideas to encourage honesty, respect, creativity, and innovation—values that we all strive to apply in our professional and personal lives.
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
- 2 years’ related experience
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding, metal fabrication
- Solid mechanical skills and aptitude
- Strong communicator / team player
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver’s license / good driving record
- Ability to work overtime, including some weekends as necessary
Compensation & Benefits
- $22 – $27 per hour, plus overtime
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Field Service Technician
Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is looking for an experienced and motivated Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, refurbish, and service our industrial recycling equipment and systems at our customers’ facilities. System components include balers, shredders, conveyors, material handling fans, and dust collectors. Each system we install is custom designed for the client’s application. Field Service Technician work requires the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems in the field and effect repairs.
What you’ll need for this position
- Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
- Previous experience repairing heavy machinery is helpful but not necessary
- A current valid driver’s license with a good driving record of insurable quality required
- Ability to travel to job sites a minimum of 75% of the time (primarily within the East Coast)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Ability to work overtime (OT), including some weekends as needed
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary starting at $27/hr
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, and 401(k) with company match)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
About AES
Founded in 1989, Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is a leading design/build firm and full-service provider of integrated conveyance systems. Our work product specializes in scrap, trim, and dust conveyance systems that serve to bring more efficient byproduct handling for companies across North America. Located in Souderton, PA, the AES team is made up of talented, creative professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a supportive environment. Our culture promotes the free exchange of ideas to encourage honesty, respect, creativity, and innovation—values that we all strive to apply in our professional and personal lives.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work overtime, including some
weekends as necessary - Solid mechanical skills and aptitude
- Strong communicator / team player
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver’s license / good driving record
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental,
disability, and 401(k) with company match) - Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
Entry Level Field Service Technician
Do you have an aptitude for understanding and using machines? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you interested in contributing to a process that helps the environment? Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is looking for people interested in starting (or changing) their career as a Field Service Technician. The entry level Field Service Technician will assist other AES technicians with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and servicing our industrial recycling equipment and systems at our customers’ facilities. System components include balers, shredders, conveyors, material handling fans, and dust collectors. Each system we install is custom designed for the client’s application.
What you’ll need for this position
- Strong mechanical aptitude and skills are helpful
- Experience working on heavy machinery is helpful but not necessary
- Ability and desire to learn and develop your skills in maintaining machines, reading blueprints, welding, and working with PLCs
- A current valid driver’s license with good driving record of insurable quality required
- Ability to travel to job sites a minimum of 75% of the time (primarily within the East Coast)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Ability to work overtime (OT), including some weekends as needed
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary starting at $20/hr, with increases as you add new skills
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental,
disability, and 401(k) with company match) - Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time
About AES
Founded in 1989, Advanced Equipment Sales (AES) is a leading design/build firm and full-service provider of integrated conveyance systems. Our work product specializes in scrap, trim, and dust conveyance systems that serve to bring more efficient byproduct handling for companies across North America. Located in Souderton, PA, the AES team is made up of talented, creative professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a supportive environment. Our culture promotes the free exchange of ideas to encourage honesty, respect, creativity, and innovation—values that we all strive to apply in our professional and personal lives.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work overtime, including some
weekends as necessary - Solid mechanical aptitude, and basic
mechanical skills - Willingness to learn new skills
- Strong communicator / team player
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver’s license / good driving record
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with increases as you learn
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental,
disability, and 401(k) with company match) - Paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time