Machinist Apprentice Step 1 or above/Journeyman Machinist - Wilmarth Gen Plant - Mankato, MN

Xcel Energy • Mankato, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Apprentice/Advanced Step Machinists to be located at the Wilmarth Generating Plant in Mankato, MN. This role offers an opportunity to apply your skills and talents at a company you can feel proud of, in a challenging workplace that offers opportunities for learning and growth. The starting rate of pay is $33.98 per hour, with the potential for a higher step based on qualifications. The position will be posted from May 14, 2026, to May 28, 2026.

Requirements

• Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop basic understanding of power plant maintenance and procedures.
• Ability to intelligently communicate with plant personnel both verbally & in writing.
• Will be required to enroll and complete the approved Apprentice Training course as agreed to by The Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
• Will be required to actively participate in training and re-retraining programs as directed by plant management.
• Required to perform duties when necessary, from scaffolds, catwalks & elevated locations in high & confined areas.
• Required to work with other maintenance & craft personnel performing general maintenance & other maintenance work as directed by plant management.
• Will be required to function under written plant maintenance procedures, as appropriate and document plant records as required by plant management.
• May be required to accept temporary assignments at other locations, including nuclear plants as prescribed by Plant Management.
• Required to meet Xcel physical & medical qualification including wearing a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and operate basic machine shop equipment applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures.
• Repair power plant equipment such as pumps, valves, H/V units, hydraulic equipment, etc. with the use of precision tools.
• Perform related tasks, such as cutting and grinding.
• Operate overhead hoists, cranes, forklifts, pallet lifts, and other associated power plant equipment associated with operations and/or repair.
• Perform Repairman duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed