Mechanical Maintenance Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

20h•$38 - $51

About The Position

Grow your career with Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Union Details (If applicable) IBEW Local 204 (Large Group) Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit Operations-IA Generation IPL Number of Positions Available 1 Salary Grade U104087 Career Band Journey Job Code J01478 Pay Range $38.29 - $51.05 Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. Training Locations Prairie Creek Gen Station Residency Requirement Not subject to residency requirements. Job Description Job Summary Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance to power station equipment, machines and structures; perform required welding and cutting and be required to use both gas and electric welders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of maintenance shop type work
Ability to weld
Ability to read blueprints, P&ID’s, maintenance manuals, technical manuals
Mechanical aptitude
Reading and math knowledge
Marked and demonstrated ability to work extremely close mechanical tolerances
Thorough knowledge and positive attitude toward company’s safety rules
Able to render practical First Aid and CPR
Working knowledge of Right to Know information
Should possess suitable temperament to be able to perform work where physical dexterity, precision and patience are essential.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Make general repairs on all plant equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, fans, compressors, pulverizers, gear reducers, buildings and structures.
Make repair parts for mechanical equipment, rebabbit small bearings; align and adjust mechanical equipment used at the power station.
Responsible for cutting, installing and repairing pipes, valves, traps, and fittings on vacuum, air, water, oil, gas, chemical and steam lines subject to high and low pressures and various temperatures.
Rigging equipment for lifting.
Fabrication of sheet metal/steel.
Install new equipment; overhaul, repair, and rearrange old equipment as required.
Operation of mobile equipment to facilitate maintenance repairs and installation of various equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance activities.
May be required to do miscellaneous painting, keep shop equipment and tools clean, orderly and operable.
May be required to direct and instruct other employees.
May be required to assist plant operations or coal operations.
Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.