Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. 

Summary:  The Maintenance Mechanic operates and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties: 

Key Responsibilities: 

Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble 

Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts 

Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections 

Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges 

Repairs or replaces defective parts 

Installs special functional and structural parts in devices 

Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery 

Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications 

Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts; and sharpens and reshapes tools as necessary 

Initiates purchase order for parts and machines 

Repairs electrical equipment 

Maintains a flexible schedule to accommodate twelve shifts with variable workdays depending on maintenance workload 

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems 

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. 

Performs other responsibilities and tasks as assigned 

The role is non-exempt at $25.22 to $38.26 per hour.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.  For seasonal/part time employees working in Motley, MN, sick and safe time is accrued bi-weekly. Seasonal employees will be notified if they become eligible for benefits.