Machinist Cannery

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC; Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood company is seeking a Machinist Cannery to perform maintenance and repairs on canning machinery. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, with experience in food processing. This role requires onsite presence in Alaska and offers health insurance and a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

Health insurance after 1560 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing food processing equipment, preferably in a canning environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on canning machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
• Conduct major overhauls and rebuilds of canning machinery.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC systems

Education

1-3 years’ experience as a machinist

Experience in food processing

Job description

Join to apply for the Machinist Cannery role at Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

• Perform preventative maintenance on canning machinery (e.g., fillers, sealers, conveyors).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions in canning equipment.
• Conduct major overhauls and rebuilds of canning machinery as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production line stoppages caused by equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment.
• Optimize the performance of canning machinery to maximize production efficiency.
• Contribute to maintaining high product quality by ensuring proper equipment function and minimizing product damage.
• Possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.
• Have proven experience in maintaining and repairing food processing equipment, preferably in a canning environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems effectively and efficiently.
• Other duties to support the facility and organization’s success.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Functional

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining machine tools used in a seafood cannery.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Identify and solve equipment and production issues.

Interpersonal

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly regarding equipment issues and safety concerns.
• Proactively identify safety hazards.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime.
• Adapt to changing schedules and demands.

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience as a machinist in canneries or equivalent.
• Experience in food processing, particularly canning, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality control is advantageous.
• Experience in seafood or manufacturing preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

Work involves exposure to moving parts, humid conditions, cold, high places, chemicals, and loud noise. Onsite presence in Alaska is required, with travel between facilities.

Physical Demands

Requires standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Mental Activities

Model honesty and integrity, communicate effectively, and perform work with energy and drive.

Silver Bay Perks

• Health insurance after 1560 hours.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].