2027 Machinist Assistant

Alaska-General-Seafoods; Alaska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfare provided

Room and board on-site

Job summary

Alaska General Seafoods in Naknek, AK is seeking an entry-level machinist assistant for the plant. The role trains a candidate to become a machinist, performing day-to-day support, equipment maintenance, and startup tasks.

Ideal candidates have basic mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work long shifts in a cold seafood processing environment. The position includes travel to remote sites and seasonal workload May–July.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work 11+ hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to learn and take direction.
• Work well under pressure while staying safe and efficient.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant machinists with a large variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Perform beginning of shift preparations to food processing equipment (greasing, assembly, inspection, repair, startup).
• Assist with repair, maintenance and installation of equipment in assigned areas.
• Provide support and take direction from plant machinist.
• Participate in preseason projects such as installation of equipment and fabrication.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Long shifts

Learn and take direction

Safety and efficiency

Hand tools

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Alaska General Seafoods

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

This is an entry level position with the goal to train an individual to become a machinist. The responsibilities of this position entail assisting plant machinist with a large variety of day-to-day tasks. This position is ideal for someone looking for a unique working experience that can help develop specialized skills.

General Responsibilities

• · Ability to work well with others in a multicultural environment.
• · Must be available to work overtime as required. Typical shift length is 11-18 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• · Perform duties safely, responsibly, and efficiently.
• · Timely and predictable attendance. Arrive prepared to perform daily duties.
• · Exhibit professionalism and safe quality work standards.
• · Follow company and OSHA safety polices, including but not limited to policies related to Covid-19.
• · Assist with repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment in assigned areas.
• · Provide support and take direction from plant machinist.
• · Perform beginning of shift preparations to food processing equipment (Greasing, assembly, inspection, repair, and startup).
• · Participate in preseason projects. Installation of equipment, fabrication, rebuilds, etc.
• · Participate in welding (Arc, TIG, MIG, and oxyacetylene).
• · Remotely located in Naknek, AK. Must be willing and able to travel by airplane to remote location.
• · Due to remote location, internet access and cell phone service are limited and unreliable at best.
• · Approximate season contract May – end of July (dependent on the salmon run)

Qualifications

• · Basic mechanical aptitude.
• · Ability to work for 11 or more hours a day, 7 days a week.
• · Ability to learn and take direction.
• · Work well under pressure while also being safe and efficient.
• · Proficient with hand and power tools
• · Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• · Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time to perform repairs and inspections
• · Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• · Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
• · Must be able to work in cold and wet environment
• · Must be able to work with and around seafood

Compensation

• · Pay is based off experience. and performance
• · Airfare provided from your closest metropolitan airport and back to that same airport at the end of the season upon completion.
• · Room and board provided on-site

This job description is not all inclusive and in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as assigned.

Alaska General Seafoods acts in accordance with Alaska State Labor Laws, and supports and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.