American Electric Power

Overview

The Welder Machinist ensures reliable operation of all plant machinery and mechanical equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. The role involves leading others in defect analysis and repair while maintaining welding certification and participating in continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform boiler, piping, and pressure vessel repairs.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Operate machine shop and portable machine equipment to produce accurate tolerances.
• Use monitoring equipment to assess equipment conditions.
• Perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding and cutting.
• Erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting, and blocking.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment and perform pre-use inspections.
• Prepare, update, and maintain records and documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience as a power plant machinist or other industrial mechanical/machinist experience.
• Proficient welding experience to take AEP welding test.
• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete an online pre-employment assessment.
• A physical abilities assessment is required.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Minimum long distance travel required for remote equipment inspections.
• Must respond to call-outs in both outage and non-outage work.
• Must learn and comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and safety practices.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and extreme temperatures.