Container Shop Mechanic

Matson, Inc.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Matson Terminals, Inc. is seeking a Container Shop Mechanic in Honolulu, Hawaii to inspect, maintain, repair, weld, fabricate, and support operations safely in a marine terminal environment.

The role requires strong welding experience, fabrication skills, and a TWIC credential. You will work with containers and flatracks, perform diagnostics, and participate in on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in welding and fabrication tools and practices.
• Five to ten years welding experience required.
• Three to five years mechanical experience required.
• TWIC required and valid.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, welding, fabrication, and repairs on containers and flatracks.
• Inspect and diagnose container and flatrack damage and defects.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and evaluate equipment condition.
• Attend gate-related tasks and on-call assignments as needed.
• Ensure safe, compliant work and proper use of PPE.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Inspection

Mechanical experience

TWIC

Tools

Cutting torches

Welding machines

Grinders

Ironworker tools

Hydraulic jacks

Hand tools

Job description

Container Shop Mechanic

Terminal OperationsHonolulu,Hawaii

Description

Position at Matson Terminals, Inc

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics , our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii , Guam , and Alaska . We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work . Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com .

About the Role

Perform Container Shop inspection, maintenance, repair, welding, fabrication, and operational support work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Company policies and procedures, applicable House Rules, safety requirements, and lawful instructions.

Container Shop Functions

• Inspect all incoming empty containers for damage.
• Perform maintenance and repair of containers and flatracks.
• Perform signs and miscellaneous building repairs.
• Assist CY/CFS operations when loading and unloading.
• Inspect containers and flatracks.

What you’ll do:

• Perform cutting, welding, fabrication, structural repair, body repair, touch-up, and related work on containers and flatracks.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and evaluate container and flatrack damage and defects using approved procedures and established quality standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and evaluate the condition of Container Shop equipment and assigned work.
• Perform Watch Gate and gate inspection or relief assignments when directed.
• Respond to CFS container issues and other assigned operational requirements, including on-call assignments, as directed.
• Test and inspect completed work to verify proper performance, safe condition, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Properly use, inspect, care for, and store tools, machinery, equipment, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain work areas in a safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible condition.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, near misses, equipment damage, and work-related concerns through established Company channels.
• Perform other related duties as needed or directed, consistent with operational requirements, Company policies, safety requirements, and the CBA.

Safety, Conduct, and Work Expectations:

• Work safely at all times and follow all applicable Company policies and procedures, House Rules, safety rules, work instructions, and federal, state, local, and terminal requirements.
• Wear and properly use all required PPE and never bypass, disable, or disregard required safeguards or safe work procedures.
• Follow lawful instructions and complete assigned work safely, efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, accountability, and readiness to work assigned schedules.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and cooperative working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, operations personnel, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Communicate work status, hazards, delays, quality concerns, and resource needs promptly and accurately.
• Support a workplace focused on safety, teamwork, quality, respect, and continuous improvement.

And these qualifications:

• Proficient in standard welding and fabrication tools, materials, methods, and practices, including cutting torches, welding machines, grinders, ironworker or cutting equipment, hydraulic jacks, and basic hand tools.
• Welder certification is required.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of welding experience is required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of mechanical experience is required.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, repair criteria, and technical information applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to inspect completed work and recognize conditions requiring correction or escalation.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be available and flexible to work assigned shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call assignments as operationally required.

Physical and Working Conditions:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and arms to perform assigned work.
• Lift and handle materials or equipment weighing up to 50 to 65 pounds, using proper lifting practices and assistance, or lifting devices when required.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a marine terminal and industrial shop environment, including exposure to changing weather, moderate to loud noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment.
• Work at heights and in confined or restricted spaces when assigned, trained, authorized, and provided required protective equipment.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The pay rate is $61.747 for this position in Hawaii.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.