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 , our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an and promote land-based , , and . We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active .

Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.

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About the Role

The Journeyman Mechanic will maintain and repair mechanical problems that arise with company powered and non-powered equipment, and perform those functions in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. Required to perform 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.

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 as, maintain those qualifications.
• Perform other mechanic duties as assigned.

You'll have these qualifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• 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.
• This position is a casual position, no guarantee of a 40-hour work week.
• 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 diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.