Container & Tank Mechanic — Welding & Repair Specialist

Alaska Marine Lines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) with match

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Internal promotions

Family-friendly hours

Discretionary Bonus Program

Competitive wages

Job summary

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a skilled Container Mechanic to help maintain and repair containers, platforms, and tanks. You will inspect, repair, and weld, ensuring safe operations for daily terminal and transportation tasks. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of tank/container repair experience. Overtime, teamwork, and outdoor work may be required in a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a tank or container repair mechanic.
• Able to meet regular work schedule and overtime as required.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
• Remove defective parts.
• Work safely and professionally following established safety practices.

Skills

Regular attendance

Overtime willingness

Planning & prioritization

Team player

Adaptability

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cut-off saw

Hack saw

Angle grinder

Air needle chippers

Air arc

M&R maintenance software

Job description

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a skilled Container Mechanic to help maintain and repair containers, platforms, and tanks. You will inspect, repair, and weld, ensuring safe operations for daily terminal and transportation tasks. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of tank/container repair experience. Overtime, teamwork, and outdoor work may be required in a dynamic maritime environment.