Maintenance Mechanic II

Trident Seafoods; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance in Alaska

Benefits package

Job summary

Trident Seafoods in Alaska is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to operate, repair and maintain a variety of machinery and equipment, including engines, hydraulics, and conveyor systems. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety adherence in a dynamic seafood processing setting.

Ideal candidates have at least two years’ mechanical experience or a trades school diploma, with knowledge of hydraulic systems, motors, pumps, and marine equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a mechanic or trades school degree.
• Knowledge of forklifts, pumps, hydraulics, motors, and marine equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and maintain machinery and equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic and conveyor systems, gears, hydraulics and other machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance and locate sources of problems using measuring instruments.
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment; use hand and power tools safely.
• Follow safety procedures and Trident protocols; notify supervisors of issues.
• Inspect key components, troubleshoot malfunctions, and replace defective parts.
• Maintain rolling stock equipment and ensure proper operation.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Hydraulics

Motors

Pumps

Forklifts

Education

Trade school degree

Tools

Hydraulic systems

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.

Summary

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic will operate, repair and maintain a variety of machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic and conveyor systems, gears, hydraulics and other machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance according to schedule and direction.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and applying precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment and machinery.
• Uses hand and power tools in a safe manner.
• Learns and follows all safety procedures and Trident Protocols.
• Performs regular inspections of key components and operations, notifies supervisors of issues or deviation from procedures.
• Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining parts for defects and root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains rolling stock equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Acquires 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.
• Notifies 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:

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a mechanic or trades school degree, knowledge, and proficiency with general equipment such as forklifts, pumps, hydraulics, motors, small engine, and marine equipment. Basic trouble shooting skills. Recommendation from supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Training/Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Work Environment

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.

Mental Activities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to understand English, and utilize teamwork skills. The employee is frequently required to speak English, and use decision making skills. The employee is occasionally required to use interpersonal, customer service, mentoring, problem analysis, training and supervision skills. The employee will be occasionally required to read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.

Work Authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Additional Information

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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.