Mechanical Maintenance Journey or Apprentice
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$38.29 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids, Iowa open_in_new |
Compare Pay
Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$14.06
$21.52
$38.29
About this job
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 IPLNumber of Positions Available
1Salary Grade
U104087Career Band
JourneyJob Code
J01478Pay Range
$38.29 - $51.05Alliant 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 StationResidency Requirement
Not subject to residency requirements.Job Description
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.
What you will do
- 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.
- The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee. Some of the duties listed may be plant specific.
- High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
Our Values
Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email .
Posting End Date:
February 23, 2026
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