What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Mechanic position at Alaska Marine Lines?
Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair our refrigerated containers at our terminal in Seattle. This is a Safety Sensitive position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Diagnose & repair refrigerated container systems using specialized tools and meters as well as hand & power tools.
- Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and calibration of units.
- Perform brazing and soldering of both copper and brass components in the refrigeration system using oxy/acetylene torch.
- Diagnose and repair both high and low voltage electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Upload software and download information from the units’ microprocessor and for generating repair orders and parts inventory in fleet maintenance program.
- Work with Shop Lead and Department Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, materials, and tooling. Work with Purchasing Department in requisitioning items in the absence of Shop Lead and/or Department Manager.
- Learn and properly use the manufacturer’s service software with electronic equipment.
- Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
- Own basic hand tools common to the trade and specifically an electrical meter, and be willing and able to acquire additional tooling as the position requires. Must be able to properly use and maintain company supplied tooling
- Able to meet forklift certification requirements.
- Ability and willingness to travel to Alaska twice a year as required for varied lengths of time.
- Attend and maintain required training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- EPA certified type 2 or better for CFR required, Universal EPA preferred.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Previous experience repairing Carrier or Star Cool refrigeration units a plus.
- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
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
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
- Compensation depends on skills and experience