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AES · Onsite · US, Indianapolis, IN

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.  
 
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.  
 
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.  

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 
 
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

AES Indiana - Machinist 

AES INDIANA 

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY 

POSITION: Machinist 

REQUISITION NUMBER: R1062973

UNION: Union US - IPL Physical Unit 

HOURLY WAGE RATE:  

MINIMUM: $35.26

MAXIMUM: $ 53.34

LOCATION: US, Indianapolis (Harding Street), IN

TEAM: Conventional Mechanical Maintenance

ORGANIZATION: 130-Hss Steam Unit Maintenance (Jeremy Templeton)



PRIMARY DUTIES: Repair, rebuild, lay out and make new units and components for all mechanical and electrical equipment, facilities, and devices requiring the use of power tools and hand tools necessary to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation.


Perform duties such as:

1. creating non-standard units and parts to work with existing assemblies or sub-assemblies, aligning, disassembling, assembling, adjusting and fitting to close tolerances; repairing, grinding, shaping, seating, spraying, turning, drilling, sawing, threading, and installing assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts requiring the use of stationary, portable and hand tools; working from blueprints, sketches, field measurements and specifications; duplicating units and parts; using precision hand tools such as micrometers, gauges, precision blocks, calipers and other instruments and devices used for precision work;

2. Setting up work and operating all stationary tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, drill presses, saws and other stationary machines used for construction and maintenance; setting up and operating portable machine tools such as boring bars, grinders, milling machines and other portable machines used for construction or maintenance;

3. Applying shop mathematics; using charts, graphs, tables and other reference materials common to shop practice; making dies and fixtures which might be necessary to accomplish a complete job; fitting parts together using materials such as chalk or Prussian blue; being familiar with the working properties of various metals and other materials used in construction and maintenance; and

4. Performing general mechanical maintenance, construction and other related work, when not doing machinist's work, as assigned.


In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work as circumstances require.


Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.


WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor work in shop or plant atmosphere of heat, dirt, noise and fumes as well as outdoor work required in various types of weather.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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How this Machinist salary compares

This role pays $73,341/yr — in line with the typical range for Machinist roles.

$50,484 median $65,520 $88,816

Typical range $56,514–$78,000/yr, from 472 comparable Machinist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Machinist salary insights →

About AES

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers

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