Refrigeration Mechanic

Alaska Marine Lines is a leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable work schedule, allowing for a life outside of work. With over 40 years of no layoffs, we provide job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits make AML an attractive employer.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair our refrigerated containers at our terminal in Seattle. This position requires safety sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair refrigerated container systems using specialized tools and meters as well as hand and power tools.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and calibration of units.
Braze and solder 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 generate repair orders and parts inventory in fleet maintenance program.
Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts, materials, and tooling with Shop Lead and Department Manager.
Learn and use manufacturer's service software with electronic equipment.
Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
Utilize basic hand tools common to the trade and specifically an electrical meter, and be willing to acquire additional tooling as required.
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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 addition 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.
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.