maintenance mechanic 2nd year - 4th year

Job Posting End Date

09-09-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assist in performing the work necessary to ensure reliable operation of all plant machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting problems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using drawings, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

Job Posting End Date

09-09-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

What You'll Do:

• The following will be performed under the direction of a journeyman industrial maintenance mechanic or supervisor:

• Learn to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment.

• Learn to diagnose, troubleshooting, alignment, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components such as the boiler, turbine generator, pumps, control valves, fans, other rotating equipment, and associated piping.

• Learn to operate machine shop and portable machine equipment such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, boring bars and similar machining equipment to produce accurate tolerance on all shapes including those not readily machined on standard machine tools under the direction of journeyman or supervisor. Develop simple jigs and fixtures as necessary and performing precision fitting of component parts as required.

• Assist in the use of monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment, to assess equipment conditions.

• Learn to perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment. Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components.

• Erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting and blocking.

• Operate and maintain mobile equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, backhoes, etc. and perform pre-use inspections.

• Assist with preparing, updating and maintaining records and documentation as required.

• Obtain basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems

What We're Looking For: 

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience as stated below

Experience: Without degree, add 3 years applicable experience. With accredited, associate's degree (2 years) one-year applicable experience: With Certificate of Completion (18 months) one-year applicable experience. Completion of AEP Apprentice progression. Job experiences relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.

Licenses/Certifications: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license

What You'll Get for a 2nd Yr.

$35.34

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience as stated below

Experience: Without degree, 4 yrs applicable experience in addition to HS diploma or GED With accredited, Associates degree (2 years)  two year applicable experience: With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and two year applicable experience. Completion of AEP Apprentice progression.Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.

Licenses/Certifications: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

What You'll Get For a 3rd Yr.

$37.52

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education requirements are listed below: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience as stated below

Work Experience requirement listed below: Without degree, add 5 yrs applicable experience. With accredited, associate's degree (2 years), add 3 years