Entry-Level Maintenance Mechanic (1st Year)

American Electric Power Co.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. seeks Maintenance Mechanic candidates in Shreveport, LA. Roles range from 1st to 3rd year levels, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and develop familiarity with shop tools and fabrication processes. Responsibilities include reading drawings, following specifications, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or Certificate in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience in power, chemical, refinery, nuclear, or similar industrial environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical plant equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Operate machine shop equipment to produce precise tolerances and fabricate parts as needed.
• Maintain records and documentation of work performed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance and inspection

Troubleshooting

Reading prints/specs

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or Certificate in Industrial Maintenance/ Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

American Electric Power Co. seeks Maintenance Mechanic candidates in Shreveport, LA. Roles range from 1st to 3rd year levels, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and develop familiarity with shop tools and fabrication processes. Responsibilities include reading drawings, following specifications, and maintaining accurate documentation.