Container Mechanic

the Lynden Family of Companies • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a skilled Container Mechanic to maintain and perform preventative maintenance on containers, platforms, and tanks. The role inspects and analyzes company equipment and performs repairs that support daily terminal and transportation operations. This is a safety-sensitive position. The mechanic records daily repairs in M&R maintenance software and performs all work safely, efficiently, and professionally, following established safety practices and procedures. The job may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires daily physical presence.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a tank or container repair mechanic.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Regular attendance and timeliness; daily physical presence is required.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt focus and duties in a fast-moving, time-restricted environment.
• Ability to use a cut-off saw, hack saw, angle grinder, air needle chipper, or air arc.
• Ability to use a personal mobile device for essential work tasks, including multi-factor authentication, accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and analyze containers, platforms, and tanks to determine required repairs.
• Perform structural repairs on containers, platforms, and tanks.
• Evaluate projects, determine necessary safety precautions, and follow them.
• Set up, cut, and fit material for welding.
• Perform metal welding and tack welding using flame torch, arc stick rod, and arc wire feed, on materials ranging from gauge material to 2-inch fillet welds and pipe welding.
• Prepare items for welding by disassembling parts and obtaining needed parts.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication.
• Install and remove plywood flooring.
• Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
• Remove defective parts.
• Complete work safely, efficiently, and professionally in accordance with established safety practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage contributions for family members.
• 17 days of paid time off per year, plus additional paid extended leave.
• Eight paid holidays in addition to PTO.
• 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 promotions and career advancement.
• Family-friendly work hours; closed on weekends and paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED