Machinist Assistant (Remote AK) – Seasonal Welding & Prep

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

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.