Dutch Harbor, AK, US
Maintenance Technician
MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.
We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.
MacGregor – Let's shape the future together
Are you driven by problem solving? Do you thrive working with complex and large equipment? Looking no further, MacGregor is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician with mechanical and hydraulic competence to join our team.
We are seeking a hands-on expert to perform repair, maintenance and service on critical marine equipment. This includes MacGregor’s and third-party equipment such as cranes, stern ramps, hatch covers and deck winches. Your main discipline is hydraulic and mechanical. Your commitment to quality and safety will be crucial in ensuring our customers' vessels operate smoothly and that we meet our service objectives.
More tasks and responsibilities
- Maintain equipment with hydraulic and mechanical systems, ability to follow technical drawing, sketches, operation manuals, engineering specifications and class requirements
- Perform maintenance and repairs including refurbishments, upgrades, preventative maintenance and corrective actions on shipboard equipment
- Perform repairs on more advanced shipboard equipment as needed
- Perform breakdown analysis
- Safety & Audit standards
- Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
- Complete documentation and service reports of work schedule and work tasks completed
Reporting directly to the Operations Superintendent. The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
What you’ll need to succeed
Seeking a technically skilled professional with a background in the merchant, offshore, or general maritime industry, or proven expertise in rigging large equipment. You are a goal-oriented problem-solver and an effective communicator committed to customer satisfaction. This role requires a reliable, hands-on work style and the ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively.
Ideally you have
- Commercial or technical background preferred
- Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in mechanical and hydraulical equipment repairs
- Experience with hydraulics motors and pumps
- Valid Driver’s License is required
Why MacGregor?
Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.
Values guide our work
- Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
- Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
- Safety is essential in everything we do
MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.
We offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual base salary. Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
- Company paid holidays, paid sick time and paid vacation time
- 401k Plan - company currently matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,401k Plan - new employees are eligible to participate in 401k Plan on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment - plan participants are 100% “vested” immediately upon enrolling into plan
Additional Information
Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Patrick Watts, Operations Superintendent at Pat.Watts@macgregor.com or +1-907 359 2501.
Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.
If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!
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MacGregor USA Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a federal contractor, we also take Affirmative Action (AA) to employ and advance in employment individuals from underrepresented groups, including qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at diana.creekmore@macgregor.com or by phone 925-877-5657.
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Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage