Description At IPS, we're all about exceptional service and exceptional people. We're looking for a passionate In-Shop Technician who loves hands-on work, takes pride in their craft, and wants to have a meaningful impact. As an In-Shop Technician, every day will be different. You'll get to apply your knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help critical industries keep their equipment running. As a company, we prioritize safety in everything we do and offer opportunities for growth, job longevity, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and dedication, IPS is where you’ll thrive. Responsibilities and Expectations: We are looking for a dedicated Manual Machinist to join our team. As a Manual Machinist for IPS, you will identify problems and make necessary adjustments as they relate to industrial AC/DC electric motors and generators. You will use a variety of manual machine tools and balancing equipment for rotating machinery while following service center safety procedures. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work on drawings, sketches, and blueprints. • Operate manual machining tools to include engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment • Safely use overhead, gantry cranes, and left trucks, and associate lift rigging • Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment Qualifications and Competencies: • 3 or more years of experience as a machinist for electric motor repair preferred • Ability to read micrometer measuring equipment • Ability to operate manual lathes of various sizes and dimensions • Ability to operate electro-plating equipment • Ability to perform basic math functions • Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required You’ll thrive at IPS if you… • • Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace. • Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments. • Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations. • Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication. • Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally. Who We Are: At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations. When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. Benefits: • Paid Time Off • 401k Employer Match • On-the-job Training • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement • And more! IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively. #LI-RC1 Special Accommodations: If you require assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with IPS, please contact us at careers@ips.us. Please note that this email is to be used for accommodation requests, not general employment inquiries.
See More Details >>Job Posting End Date 06-27-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Safely perform highly skilled work in the maintaining, repairing, inspecting, installing, rebuilding, construction, and correcting the causes of trouble that develops in all types of power plant equipment and structures. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Job Description CFM Machinist 2nd yr – CFM Machinist 4th yr What You’ll Do: This posting represents multiple positions that offer a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the CMF Machinist 2nd Yr, with increased requirements for the CMF Machinist 3rd yr and CMF Machinist 4th Yr levels. The following will be performed under the direction of a CMF Team Leader, CMF Machinist, or supervisor: • 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 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. Routinely perform general machine work to a tolerance of plus or minus 0.002?. • Performs all work in accordance with shop safety and quality standards?completes required paper work and facilitates appropriate record keeping. Has skilled abilities needed to maintain shop equipment. • Perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment. Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components. Work requiring the use of a certified welder is excluded. • 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 it's 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 • Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. What We’re Looking For: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree or certificate of completion in machine shop practice. Experience: Without degree, 3 yrs applicable experience in addition to HS diploma or GED With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) two years applicable experience: With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and two years applicable experience. Completion of AEP Apprentice progression from CMF machinist, 1st year. Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, machine shop, or similar industry where machinist duties were performed. 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. • A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the MASS Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing. • Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays. • Minimum long distance travel required but the inspection of remote equipment is a daily requirement for this position. • Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules. • Must be able to learn and comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures. • Must be able to learn and comply with the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices. • Must learn and have a working knowledge of Safety and Environmental guidelines. • Must be able to learn and properly use the tools and equipment applicable to work duties. • Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications. • Communicate effectively, both verbally and written. • Demonstrate professional conduct and effective interactions with employees, contractors and others. • Must be willing and able to work inside designated confined space entry areas, elevated areas and in hot and cold temperatures. • Must be able to wear respirator when required. • Train for fire fighting, first aid, AED and other emergency response programs as required. • Demonstration of applicable knowledge, skills and abilities are required for next progression within job family. • The essential and/or marginal job functions and the associated abilities/requirements/conditions outlined above describe the general nature and level of the work performed. • They are not intended to and in no way represent an exhaustive listing of all tasks involved in performing the job. Physical Demands: • Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to coordinate hand and foot motions with visual stimuli in order to engage in or perform physical activities, such as typing, operating vehicles or mechanical equipment, etc • Carrying: Supporting the weight of an object with hands and arms and moving from one place to another. • Lifting Raising objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. • Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to coordinate hand and foot motions with visual stimuli in order to engage in or perform physical activities, such as typing, operating vehicles or mechanical equipment, etc. • Seeing: • Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. • Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. • Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance and space relationships. • Field of Vision: Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. • Accommodation: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. • Color: Ability to identify and distinguish colors • Hearing: Perceiving the nature and intent or meaning of sounds. Where You’ll Work On-Site at the CMF Facility in Shreveport LA with some travel to other locations required. What You’ll Get: CMF Machinist 2nd Yr $34.29 CMF Machinist 3rd Yr $36.43 CMF Machinist 4th Yr $ 38.55 In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! Compensation Data Compensation Grade: U072-S40 Compensation Range: $34.29-34.29 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. Must be able to program and adjust as needed throughout process in established machine shop specializing in customization of parts. Duties and Responsibilities • Modify existing programs to enhance deficiencies • Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs • Write programs in the language of a machine’s controller and store programs on media • Compare encoded tapes or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions • Determine reference points, cutting paths, or hole locations and compute angular and linear dimensions • Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection machine speeds and feed rates • Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors and retest programs to check that problems have been solved • Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or by buttons of programmers Qualifications • Minimum 3-5 years prior experience in machine shop • Able to bend, stoop, kneel, stretch, and lift/carry to 50 lbs. Educational Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent This is a direct hire opportunity with a starting pay of $21 per hour.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Shreveport, LA, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, or on-the-job training. These programs, which can last 4-5 years, provide essential skills such as CNC programming, blueprint reading, and material understanding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Shreveport, LA, machinists can earn an average of $42,147 annually, with experienced professionals potentially exceeding $80,640 per year. With the demand for skilled machinists growing, particularly in sectors like aerospace and defense, pursuing a career in the machining trade offers strong earning potential and opportunities for career advancement.
