CMF Machinist 3rd yr - CMF Machinist

About the role

The job involves safely performing skilled work in maintaining, repairing, inspecting, installing, rebuilding, constructing, and correcting the causes of trouble in various power plant equipment and structures. Active participation in continuous improvement activities is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trouble, repair, overhaul, and maintain mechanical equipment such as that found in power plants
• Create and maintain documentation of repairs made
• Operate machine shop and portable machine equipment such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, boring bars and similar machining equipment
• Develop simple jigs and fixtures as necessary and perform precision fitting of component parts as required
• Routinely perform general machine work to a tolerance of plus or minus 0.001"
• Program and operate CNC machine tools
• Perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment
• Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components
• Operate, as required, material handling equipment such as fork trucks and overhead cranes
• Erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting and blocking
• Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment
• Prepare, update, and maintain records and documentation as required
• Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision
• Train for and carry out assignments related to the emergency response plan
• Support AEP's cultural goals and expectations
• Assist employees as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree or certificate of completion in machine shop practice (for CMF Machinist 4th yr and CMF Machinist)
• Without degree, 4 years applicable experience in addition to HS diploma or GED (for CMF Machinist 3rd yr)
• Completion of AEP Apprentice progression from CMF machinist, 2nd year (for CMF Machinist 4th yr and CMF Machinist)

Qualifications

• Education requirements listed below
• Work Experience requirements listed below
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license
• Other Requirements: Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.

Skills

• Skilled abilities needed to maintain shop equipment
• Electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding
• Oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components
• Material handling equipment such as fork trucks and overhead cranes
• Auto equipment and its associated equipment
• Record and documentation preparation
• Safety and environmental guidelines
• Tools and equipment applicable to work duties
• Simple prints and specifications
• Effective communication
• Professional conduct and effective interactions with employees, contractors and others
• Confined space entry areas, elevated areas, and hot/cold temperatures
• Wear respirator when required
• Fire fighting, first aid, AED and other emergency response programs

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. This includes competitive compensation, company-sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, and more.

Pay

• CMF Machinist 3rd Yr: $37.34
• CMF Machinist 4th Yr: $39.51
• CMF Machinist: $46.34

Schedule

On-site at the CMF Facility in Shreveport LA with some travel to other locations required.