First Coast Terminals – 1st Class Mechanic

Build, Repair, and Keep Freight Moving

First Coast Terminals is seeking a skilled 1st Class Mechanic – Box Shop to support customer equipment repairs on shipping containers. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced mechanic who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, customer service, and maintaining high repair standards according to IICL guidelines.

If you have welding experience, container repair expertise, and enjoy working in a physically active outdoor environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The 1st Class Mechanic works in the Box Shop supporting customer equipment repairs on containers. This position performs structural repairs on company equipment, fabricates special project items as required, and maintains a professional customer service demeanor while on the job. Employees are expected to demonstrate leadership qualities and maintain excellent physical condition.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a manner that is safe and efficient and report all maintenance items immediately.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all shipping containers using IICL standards as a guide.
• Perform welding and cutting for extensive container repairs in accordance with IICL standards.
• Cut and replace container floor wood.
• Perform cutting and measuring while working with pneumatic and electrical power tools.
• Receive constant supervisory direction from the Lead Mechanic.
• Maintain excellent physical condition.
• Be proficient in EAM maintenance and parts management software.
• Maintain welding certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• IICL Dry Box credentials preferred.
• AWS Welding Certification preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• At least two years of verifiable experience.
• Certified and proficient in operating forklifts of all sizes.
• Proficient in the use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Above-average hand-eye coordination.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees are required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate tools and equipment.
• Bend, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 60 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Work in physically demanding weather conditions, including extreme heat.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily outdoors and employees will be exposed to changing environmental conditions.

Employees are expected to work in stormy weather, excluding lightning conditions, as well as in extreme heat and below-freezing temperatures.

Why Join First Coast Terminals?

• Hands-on, skilled trade environment
• Opportunity to work on specialized container repair projects
• Safety-focused culture
• Team-oriented workplace with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to utilize and maintain advanced welding and mechanical skills

Important Notice

This document describes the minimum essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It does not imply that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires possession and utilization of the skills and abilities described herein. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

First Cost Terminals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability, or status as a protected veteran. First Coast Terminals is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program