Refrigeration Mechanic

About the role

This is a Safety Sensitive position at our terminal in Seattle, with a hourly wage range of $38.15 – $59.01, depending on skills and experience. The schedule is Monday – Friday with opportunities for overtime, and we guarantee 40 hours of work per week, regardless of the season.

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 both copper and brass components in the refrigeration system using oxy/acetylene torch.
• Diagnose and repair both 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.
• Work with Shop Lead and Department Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, materials, and tooling.
• Work with Purchasing Department in requisitioning items in the absence of Shop Lead and/or Department Manager.
• Learn and properly use the manufacturer’s service software with electronic equipment.
• Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
• Own basic hand tools common to the trade and specifically an electrical meter, and be willing and able to acquire additional tooling as the position requires.
• Able to meet forklift certification requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Alaska two or more times a year as required for varied lengths of time.
• Attend and maintain required training.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
• Health and Wellness Program - FitOn
• 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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment.

Skills

• 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.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.