Refrigeration Mechanic – Seattle | Overtime & Benefits

Alaska Marine Lines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long term disability

Internal promotions

Job summary

Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair our refrigerated containers at the terminal. This is a Safety Sensitive position with overtime opportunities and a 40-hour work week.

Essential duties include diagnosing and repairing refrigeration systems, preventative maintenance, brazing/soldering, electrical troubleshooting, and software logging in fleet systems. Travel to Alaska may be required for training and assignments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to travel to Alaska two or more times a year as required.
• Own basic hand tools common to the trade and a electrical meter.

Responsibilities

• 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 copper and brass components in the refrigeration system using oxy/acetylene torch.
• Diagnose and repair 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.
• Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts, materials, and tooling and requisition items as needed.
• Learn and properly use the manufacturer’s service software with electronic equipment.
• Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
• Own basic hand tools and be willing to acquire additional tooling as needed; meet forklift certification requirements.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Brazing & soldering

Reading schematics

Forklift certification

Tools

Specialized tools & meters

M&R maintenance software

Job description

Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair our refrigerated containers at the terminal. This is a Safety Sensitive position with overtime opportunities and a 40-hour work week.

Essential duties include diagnosing and repairing refrigeration systems, preventative maintenance, brazing/soldering, electrical troubleshooting, and software logging in fleet systems. Travel to Alaska may be required for training and assignments.