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Overview

The Container & Chassis Mechanic II position at Jacintoport International involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on containers used for shipping distribution. The role offers long-term employment with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits from day one.

Responsibilities

  • Follow IICL guidelines to ensure structural integrity of intermodal equipment.
  • Perform systematic inspections and repairs on intermodal equipment including flat racks and containers.
  • Maintain documentation of inspections and repairs in the DST database or hand-held computer.
  • Perform repairs and restructures on intermodal equipment using hand and power tools, including Stick and MIG welding.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by organizing and removing safety hazards.
  • Safely operate a forklift.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Two years of industry-related experience repairing intermodal equipment.
  • Possess Advanced Stick and MIG welding experience.
  • Knowledge of proper container repair standards and procedures.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
  • Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

Benefits

  • 401(K)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Medical Coverage
  • PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

  • Applications out of the geographic region will not be considered.
  • Exposure to environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind, and high humidity.
  • Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to dust, fumes, and airborne particles.

Benefits

401(K)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Supplemental Medical Coverage
PTO
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $25/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX, whose middle half runs $22–$33/hr across 86 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 47% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 204 different employers. 105 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,322 other active welding openings from 610 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (32), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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