Container Mechanic

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a skilled Container Mechanic to help maintain and perform preventative maintenance on containers, platforms, and tanks. The Container Mechanic plays a key role in inspecting and analyzing company equipment while performing repairs to support daily terminal and transportation operations. This is a Safety-Sensitive position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Inspect and analyze containers, platforms and tanks for proper repair Perform structural repair on containers, platforms, and tanks. Evaluate project, determine safety precautions and follow precautions needed for the task. Set up, cut, and fit material for welding. Metal weld, tack weld, by flame torch, arc stick rod, arc wire feed for proper repair on metal range from gauge material to 2” fillet welds and pipe welding. Prepare items for welding by disassembling parts and acquiring needed parts. Works with sheet metal fabrication. Works with installing and removing plywood flooring. Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software. Remove defective parts. Perform all work in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, following established safety practices and procedures. Benefits You Can Look Forward To: Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision with low employee contributions Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day) 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution Health and Wellness Program - FitOn Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays) Discretionary Bonus Program Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical demands and work environment. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. 2+ years of experience as a tank or container repair mechanic. Other Skills and Abilities: 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/deadlines. Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required. Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision. Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment. Job could require working outside in various weather conditions. Ability to use cut-off saw, hack saw, angle grinder, air needle chipper or air arc. Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications. *Compensation depends on skills and experience*