Machinist
Location: Naknek, Alaska
Company: Alaska General Seafoods
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Job Summary:
Alaska General Seafoods is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our seafood processing team in Naknek, AK. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, and operating processing machinery and other seafood processing equipment, including conveyors, processing pumps, grinders, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial machinery.

The Machinist sets the standard for the department through a strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and teamwork. This role is essential in maintaining high production levels while ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintain, adjust, and repair processing machinery to achieve maximum recovery and quality.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of seafood processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, and maintain pumps, motors, fans, and various mechanical components.
• Maximize equipment efficiency by ensuring proper operation and minimizing downtime.
• Build, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components.
• Work in a safe manner and report safety hazards to the Plant Foreman.
• Recognize and correct operator errors in a constructive and efficient manner.
• Ensure facility machinery operates effectively to support high production levels.
• Perform other duties as required to maintain the success of the facility and operations.

Competencies & Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Mechanical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, components, and tools.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of industrial processing equipment.
• Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to safety procedures, especially around heavy machinery and sharp tools.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues to maintain production efficiency.
• Communication: Clear communication skills to collaborate with production teams and equipment manufacturers.
• Teamwork: Ability to work closely with other maintenance and production staff.
• Time Management: Efficient work habits to meet strict production deadlines.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing work environments and new equipment.

Experience:

• 3 to 6 months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with millwright work, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, building maintenance, fabrication, and welding.
• Previous experience in the seafood or manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, and extreme cold.
• May be exposed to high places, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, outside weather, and electrical hazards.
• Loud work environment due to machinery and processing operations.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Must regularly lift 50+ lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required, including distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Mental & Professional Expectations:

• Leads by example with high standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately in a team-driven environment.
• Takes initiative and remains proactive in identifying and solving mechanical issues.
• Works with energy and drive while valuing proper planning and quick decision-making when necessary.