Chassis Mechanic

King Ocean•Fort Lauderdale, FL

18h

About The Position

Inspects, diagnoses, and performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on the chassis and trailers of vehicles used in shipping and transportation. Responsibilities include repairing brakes, suspension, steering systems, and lighting, as well as performing minor welding and fabrication on chassis and shipping containers. The role requires physical strength, the ability to work in various weather conditions, and detailed record-keeping of all repairs. Chassis Mechanics are responsible for the repairing of chassis for maritime, as well as domestic and intermodal equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Have a combination of training or experience totaling at least 3 years
Ability to utilize computer systems to diagnose reefer systems
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Must be able to speak and read conversational English

Nice To Haves

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Have a combination of training or experience totaling at least 3 years
Languages: Fluent English/ Bilingual a plus
Applicants need to be able to obtain a Ports ID and a TWIC card

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate materials to repair/weld equipment
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
Bolts, clamps, tack-welds, or otherwise fastens parts to secure in position for welding and/or repairing
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using appropriate welding equipment
Troubleshoots and repairs 12 –16 DC Volt electrical, and air/ABS brake systems
Re-wiring/replacing lights & 7-Way Receptacles
Replace brake shoes, kits, chambers, s-cams, s-cam rollers, auto & manual slack adjusters, drums, air tank and any air brake lines in conjunction with air brake system.
Complete FHWA inspections and documents
Repairs aluminum/stainless steel parts by welding
Completes quality control and/or inbound inspections and produces repair estimates as necessary
Documents completed repairs
Repairs equipment by dismantling, straightening (cold or with heat), replacing reshaping, reassembling and painting or recoating parts
Completes all types of structural modifications/conversions on equipment
Handle, repairs, and replaces tire and wheel components
Applies decals/stenciling on equipment as necessary
Operate appropriate powered industrial equipment as required
Responsible for clean-up and/or other depot maintenance as necessary
Acts as a spotter and fire watcher as needed
Assists with general repair duties and depot maintenance as required
Repair/Replace Panels Top/Side/Front
Repair/Replace Crossmembers
Repair/Replace Door/Hardware
Repair/Section Top/Bottom rail
Follows all safety standards & guidelines, including but not limited to, wearing of safety glasses, wearing of steel-toed/safety shoes, appropriate safety gloves as needed, and proper attire
Performs any other management requests or directives