Container Mechanic

Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a motivated individual to repair, maintain and perform preventative maintenance on Containers, Platforms and Tanks. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• 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.
• Comply with all company safety polices, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

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 and physical demands in the work environment.

• Pay rate is dependent on experience*

Benefits you can look forward to:

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 additional to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions ($50/month)

Health Insurance for your family - we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family

401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution

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

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all AML employees.

Alaska Marine Lines is an equal opportunity employer. AML does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals for protected veterans.