Container Shop 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 worlds 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.

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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 youll 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 were 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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