Line Mechanic

The Line Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and installation of Iron Butcher processing machinery and other fish processing equipment including but not limited to : food grade conveyors, processing pumps, grinders and a variety of seafood processing equipment. The incumbent sets an example for the department staff in work ethic, safety and attitude by working efficiently to maintain a high level of production for the seafood processing facility.

Essential Functions / Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following :

• Timely and regular attendance.
• Maintain, adjust and repair Iron Butcher and similar heading and gutting machines to achieve maximum recovery and quality.
• Rebuild and maintain pumps, motors, fans and various equipment
• Build, Maintain and Repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components.
• Build, Maintain and repair conveyors.
• Weld and fabricate aluminum and stainless.
• Work in a safe manner and takes action to correct or report safety hazards to Safety Manager or Chief Engineer.
• Recognize operator errors and correct their behavior in a constructive manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies : The Line Mechanic possesses a wide variety of mechanical skills regarding seafood processing equipment such as food grade conveyors (plastic and stainless), processing pumps (meat and water), and grinders. Employee must be willing to easily adapt to a wide variety of tasks assigned to them. The incumbent must be able to take quick action, exercise independent decision making and resolution of mechanical malfunctions in a rigorous seafood environment.

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. The employee is widely trusted and is a direct, truthful individual who presents information in an appropriate and helpful manner, maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability and fairness, is willing to admit mistakes, and doesn't misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required. Experienced in multiple mechanical skills, including knowledge of millwright, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, building maintenance, fabricating and welding processes.

Work Environment and Schedule

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

Employee must be 18 years or older and be authorized to legally work in the United States.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

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