Mechanic

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

This professional Mechanic position maintains and repairs mechanical problems that arise with company powered and non-powered equipment, and performs these functions in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. Additionally, performs a full range of component overhaul and repair including inspecting, troubleshooting, welding, electrical component testing and/or replacing, and refrigeration diagnostic and repair as needed.

Starting rate of pay is $40.82 per hour. After successful completion of the first year, the wage increases to $45.36 per hour based on the progressive wage scale in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 959.

What you’ll do:

• Perform maintenance on wheeled commercial trailer chassis, industrial equipment, automotive, engines, special purpose, and material handling equipment.
• Perform maintenance on light and medium duty equipment.
• Troubleshoot defects and malfunctions and determine the type or extent of the repair.
• Perform technical inspections of equipment and determine the scope of the repair.
• Perform welder duties using electric and wire fed, acetylene, and/or inert gas-shielded welding processes.
• Perform body and fender related repairs.
• Perform vehicle and chassis prep work for painting.
• Modify, fabricate, and install equipment.
• Meet and maintain vehicle brake inspector qualifications.
• Meet and maintain commercial motor vehicle inspector qualifications.
• Pass training for OSHA and company safety training including but not limited to: Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) and Hazardous Materials.
• Operate all equipment, including diagnostic, to perform functions of the job.
• Refrigeration, welding, diesel, heavy equipment mechanic experience preferred.
• Certified in refrigerant, welding, forklift, and top pick within 90 days, as well maintain those qualifications.
• Perform other mechanic duties as assigned.
  
  

You have these qualifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate using the English Language.
• Computer skills required to the extent necessary to perform required job function.
• Ability to work all shifts and any weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Union members selected for an interview must bring a dispatch form from Union Local 959.
• Non-union candidates selected for interview must become a union member if hired.
• Current driving history going back a minimum of 10 years.
• Must be able to pass a background and Fit for Duty Test upon job offer.
  
  

And meet these physical requirements:

Mechanics are involved in constant physical activity while standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching crawling and reaching.

• Lifting: 2-75 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Carrying: 2-50 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Pushing: 2-100 lbs. - While drilling, cutting, removing, and installing flooring.
• Pulling: 2-50 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
  
  

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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