Maintenance Technician

MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and solutions. Shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor.

Compensation Data

• Hourly pay rate: $24-29/hour

• Now offering sign-on bonus

• Additional pay opportunities for working in Dutch Harbor

Purpose of the position

MacGREGOR is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform repair and maintenance work for Rapp Marine/MacGregor product range, plus foreign maker cargo access and other related equipment onboard fishing vessels and in the shop. Electrical and mechanical experience in marine hydraulic lifts, controls and related equipment preferred. The job provides extensive training on Rapp Marine specific products. Heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience is required.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Providing timely diagnosis/repair of Rapp Marine/ MacGregor product lines located on customer maritime vessels in docks

• Complete regular preventative maintenance as scheduled

• Demonstrate ability to independently diagnose and repair sometimes complex problems on a variety of products in a timely manner

• Demonstrate the ability to install and test equipment on vessels in compliance with factory specifications and standards

• Ability to use hand, air, and electric hand tools; operate forklifts, small cranes and mechanical hoists as needed

• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction by providing technical support in a professional and timely manner

• Communicate with customers regarding the diagnosis and repair problems experienced in the field.

• Comply with Company Core Values and comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Ideal candidate will have previous repair/diagnostic experience working on marine/heavy equipment hydraulics

• Possess good mechanical skills and a strong work ethic.

• The ability to work Lathes/mills and other machines is a plus and we are willing to pay accordingly.

• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are also experienced/certified welders/pipe fitters

• Possess a valid Driver's License and TWIC Card (or ability to obtain immediately upon hire)

• Successfully complete DOT physical and drug screen upon offer for Maintenance Technician position

• Must be willing to relocate to Dutch Harbor, AK and work long hours during the seasons (MacGREGOR provides housing in Dutch Harbor, AK, airfare to and from Dutch Harbor and an AK Wilderness Pass)

You will be part of

• By joining MacGregor, you will be able to work closely with leading industry professionals, developing and implementing new concepts that set the standards in the maritime transportation and offshore industries.

• We offer our employees the opportunity to be part of a truly global organization leveraged upon our shared values of integrity, quality and safety.

• Integrity: Integrity steers our thinking, behavior and the way we nurture the relationships with our customers and our stakeholders

• Quality: Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers' performance and our own competences.

• Safety: Safety is essential in everything we do. Our customers can rely on us to put safety at the forefront of our designs, deliveries and services so they can run their operations without unpleasant surprises, and we all have a safe working environment.

• With us you will be part of a collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

Interested to join?

Submit your resume to apply.

MacGregor is part of Cargotec

MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and solutions, all designed to perform with the sea.

Shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor. www.macgregor.com

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023 totalled approximately EUR 4.6 billion and it employs around 11,400 people. www.cargotec.com

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