Factory Technician Assistant - Sand Point Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods; Sand Point (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods in Alaska is seeking a Factory Technician Assistant to repair, adjust, and maintain seafood processing machinery in a shore plant. You’ll work with pumps, conveyors, gears, hydraulics and related equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.

This role requires basic hand tool proficiency, good English communication, and the ability to enter work orders into MMS on an iPad. Prior mechanical experience is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proficient with basic hand tools and mechanical maintenance.
• Able to communicate in English and enter work orders via MMS on an iPad.
• One year of mechanical experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred; degree/cert in related field advantageous.
• Mechanical knowledge in seafood manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust and maintain processing machinery and equipment.
• Locate problems by observing devices and using precision tools.
• Inspect parts and measure for dimensional changes with calipers and micrometers.
• Adjust devices by using hand tools, levels and straightedges.
• Perform routine maintenance to meet production goals and safety rules.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment and complete MMS work orders.

Skills

Basic hand tools

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

College/technical certificate

Tools

MMS (Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company–partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company–partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

The Factory Technician Assistant will repair, adjust and maintain seafood processing machinery and related equipment in a shore plant production facility, including pumps, motors, conveyors, gears, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment, heading, gutting, fillet and mince machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance and repair requirements on motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, and production machines as directed.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and applying precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Performs routine daily maintenance and adjustments to equipment as required to meet production goal and requests.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complete work orders via Maintenance Management System (MMS) via ipad .

Additional Responsibilities

• Acquire s knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions .
• Notif ies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings .

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of basic hand tools (wrench, drill, hammers), or mechanical experience.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English, and complete work orders into the MMS system via iPad with accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of mechanical experience preferred .
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Degree or certificate form a college or technical school in a related discipline.
• Mechanical knowledge/experience in Seafood manufacturing preferred .

Work Environment (includes Travel/on-call)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.