Seasonal Filler & Packaging Machinery Technician

Alaska General Seafoods; Alaska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska General Seafoods seeks a maintenance technician to set up and service production machinery before and during the season. You will test, repair, and winterize equipment to keep lines running during peak periods.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, lubrication, inventory tracking, and coordinating with QA and production teams to maximize output. This is a union, on-site role with long shifts and physically demanding duties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with cutter, fillers or comparable equipment.
• Able to work in remote and diverse environment.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to work 7 days a week for entirety of season.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Cutters, Fillers, Scale, Weigh Machines and conveyors in a safe and efficient manner while following established safety policies.
• Keep work area organized and free of clutter.
• Set or adjust filler weights to supplied specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and work closely with maintenance team members to minimize downtime.
• Work with QA department to ensure fill quality is met.
• Ensure machinery is ready and properly lubricated at the start of every work period.
• Maintain written log of work performed.
• Work closely with rest of maintenance department to achieve goals.
• Install new parts and equipment as required.
• Track inventory throughout season and submit the final end-of-season parts order.
• Perform constant checks of machinery and equipment during production to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Work collaboratively with production managers and leads to maximize production.

Skills

Cutter equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime willing

Seasonal work

Job description

Alaska General Seafoods seeks a maintenance technician to set up and service production machinery before and during the season. You will test, repair, and winterize equipment to keep lines running during peak periods.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, lubrication, inventory tracking, and coordinating with QA and production teams to maximize output. This is a union, on-site role with long shifts and physically demanding duties.