Container Mechanic
About The Position
Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a skilled Container Mechanic to maintain and perform preventive maintenance on containers, platforms, and tanks. The position inspects and analyzes company equipment and performs repairs that support daily terminal and transportation operations. This is a safety-sensitive position. Work may be outdoors in various weather conditions. The role requires daily physical presence and a regular work schedule; overtime may be required. The position is closed on weekends and paid holidays, and may involve working alone or on a team with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a tank or container repair mechanic.
- Ability to meet a regular work schedule; regular attendance, timeliness, and daily physical presence are essential.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adjust focus and job duties in a fast-moving, time-restricted environment.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions when required.
- Ability to use a cut-off saw, hack saw, angle grinder, air needle chipper, or air arc.
- Satisfactory completion of a physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen; random drug testing is required for AML employees.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and analyze containers, platforms, and tanks to determine needed repairs.
- Perform structural repairs on containers, platforms, and tanks.
- Assess projects, determine necessary safety precautions, and follow them.
- Set up, cut, and fit material for welding.
- Perform metal welding, tack welding, flame-torch work, arc stick-rod and arc wire-feed welding, and pipe welding, including work on material ranging from gauge material to 2-inch fillet welds.
- Prepare items for welding by disassembling parts and obtaining needed parts.
- Perform sheet metal fabrication work.
- Install and remove plywood flooring.
- Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
- Remove defective parts.
- Perform work safely, efficiently, and professionally while following established safety practices and procedures.
- Use a personal mobile device for essential work tasks, including multi-factor authentication, accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contributions, including contributions toward family coverage.
- 17 days of paid time off annually, plus additional paid extended leave.
- Eight paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) with company match and an additional annual retirement contribution.
- Health and Wellness Program (FitOn).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
