REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - EVERETT

Trident Seafoods

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 48,835 - 51,935

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading seafood processing company in Everett, WA, is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair refrigeration systems essential for seafood preservation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, EPA 608 Certification, and strong knowledge of refrigeration systems. Trident Seafoods offers competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems and troubleshooting is essential.
EPA 608 Certification and HVAC/R certification required.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular maintenance on refrigeration systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve refrigeration issues.
Assist in installing new refrigeration equipment.

Skills

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Troubleshooting techniques

Electrical components understanding

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

EPA 608 Certification – Type II or Universal

HVAC/R Certification

Tools

Welding machines

Drills

Cutting torches

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is privately held, USA-owned, with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. The company operates globally, producing finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and serving customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary: A seafood Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosing issues, performing regular maintenance tasks, and ensuring that refrigeration systems operate efficiently and effectively. The mechanic may also be involved in installing new refrigeration equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical components, and troubleshooting techniques is essential for this role. The seafood refrigeration mechanic plays a crucial role in preserving the quality and freshness of seafood products.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts regular maintenance tasks on refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities, including inspecting, cleaning, lubricating components, and replacing worn-out parts.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses refrigeration issues to identify and resolve malfunctions or breakdowns.
Assists in installing new refrigeration equipment, ensuring proper placement, connection, and calibration; coordinates with other technicians or contractors to meet safety and regulatory standards.
Monitors system performance to ensure efficient operation, including checking temperature and pressure, energy consumption, and identifying abnormalities.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards related to refrigeration systems, including handling refrigerants, maintaining records, and following safety protocols.
Maintains accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections; documents issues and generates reports as required.
Collaborates with other team members to address refrigeration-related concerns and coordinates maintenance schedules.
Assists with additional maintenance mechanic duties as time allows; performs repairs and replacements to minimize downtime.
Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while working with machinery and equipment.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and suggests modifications to enhance equipment performance.
Stays updated with industry trends and advancements in seafood processing equipment to provide effective maintenance solutions.
Conducts thorough testing and precise adjustments of equipment to meet performance specifications.
Performs minor building maintenance tasks.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training and following procedures/work instructions.
Notifies designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents or risks in accordance with Environmental Awareness and safety trainings.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $35.45 to $37.70 per hour.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off starts at 20 days per year, adjusted for relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma or equivalent
EPA 608 Certification – Type II or Universal
HVAC/R Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in refrigeration maintenance, preferably in a seafood processing or related industry.

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 to talk or hear. The employee moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and may experience wet or humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level is usually moderate. For safety, may be exposed to high places, fumes, chemicals, weather, electrical risk, and vibration.

Special Training/Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups. Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools including welding machines, cutting torches, power tools, pipe/tube cutters, drills, saws, grinders, pry bars, hammers, and measuring devices.

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