At-Sea Factory Mechanic — Welding, Repairs & Fabrication

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC. operates the MV Golden Alaska, a 305’ mothership seafood processor, and has an open recruitment for a Factory Mechanic aboard.

Duties include installing, maintaining and repairing vessel and factory equipment, and managing parts inventory under the Chief Engineer. Work involves long hours at sea with periods in the shipyard, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Factory Mechanic role on board a fishing vessel preferred.
• Knowledge of surimi equipment such as screw presses, refiners, mixers, rotary screens, decanters, conveyors, etc.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, welding stainless with Tig and stick equipment.
• Experience building and repairing factory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Possess sound mechanical knowledge and experience, preferably from fishing vessels or similar processing equipment
• Install, maintain and repair vessel and factory equipment including pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors, bearings, hydraulics, control valves, and filtration units
• Modify, fabricate and repair factory equipment
• Maintain adequate and accurate inventory of necessary parts and supplies, under guidance of Chief Engineer
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment onboard the vessel and assesses to determine most effective and efficient means of repair
• Utilize tig, mig and arc welding skills to modify, fabricate and repair equipment as directed
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• Must be available to work both at sea and in the shipyard periods

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Welding (TIG/MIG/Arc)

On-board maintenance

Team collaboration

Tools

Screw presses

Refiners

Mixers

Rotary screens

Decanters

Conveyors

Job description

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC. operates the MV Golden Alaska, a 305’ mothership seafood processor, and has an open recruitment for a Factory Mechanic aboard.

Duties include installing, maintaining and repairing vessel and factory equipment, and managing parts inventory under the Chief Engineer. Work involves long hours at sea with periods in the shipyard, and adherence to safety policies.