Power Plant Welder Machinist: Maintenance Expert

AEP

Arkansas

On-site

USD 56,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits
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On-site facilities

Job summary

AEP in Gentry, AR is seeking a Welder Machinist to ensure reliable operation of plant machinery through preventive and corrective maintenance and skilled welding. You will lead and train apprentices, diagnose defects, and work with machine shop equipment to achieve precise tolerances on boiler and turbine components.

Residency within 1 hour drive to Flint Creek Powerplant is required. The role involves shift work, travel to inspect remote equipment, and adherence to safety and environmental

Qualifications

  • Must have 10 years of power plant machinist experience.
  • Proficient welding experience to pass AEP test.
  • Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform boiler, piping, and pressure vessel repairs.
  • Maintain mechanical components and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Operate machine shop equipment to achieve precise tolerances.
  • Read prints and engineering specifications.
  • Train apprentices in maintenance tasks.
  • Respond to call-outs during outages.

Skills

Boiler repairs
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Machine shop
Welding
Rigging
Equipment operation
Reading prints

Education

High school diploma or GED
Associate degree in industrial maintenance
Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation certificate

Tools

Lathes
Milling machines
Drill presses
Shapers

Job description

AEP in Gentry, AR is seeking a Welder Machinist to ensure reliable operation of plant machinery through preventive and corrective maintenance and skilled welding. You will lead and train apprentices, diagnose defects, and work with machine shop equipment to achieve precise tolerances on boiler and turbine components.

Residency within 1 hour drive to Flint Creek Powerplant is required. The role involves shift work, travel to inspect remote equipment, and adherence to safety and environmental

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