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Maintenance Tech - F/T North Star

glacierfishSeattle, WA

Posted Jun 4 · Updated Sep 25

💰 $42,000 – $58,000/yrFull-timemaintenance and facilitiesmetalwork and fabricationhandyman

Quick Summary

Maintenance Technician Lead position aboard at-sea processing vessels in the Bering Sea conducting repairs, fabrication, and maintenance work.

Skills & Keywords

repairsfabricationmaintenancemarine vessels

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Possess sound mechanical knowledge and experience, preferably from fishing vessels or similar processing equipment.
Familiarization with factory equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment.
Install, maintain and repair vessel and factory equipment including pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors, bearings, hydraulics, control valves, and filtration units.
Modify, fabricate and repair factory equipment.
Maintain adequate and accurate inventory of necessary parts and supplies.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment onboard the vessel and assesses to determine most effective and efficient means of repair.
Utilize tig, mig and arc welding skills to modify, fabricate and repair equipment as directed.
Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
Must be available to work both at sea and in the shipyard periods.

Requirements

Work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week in all kinds of weather conditions
Understand instructions and safety rules in English
Board and exit vessel without assistance by climbing up and down a gangway or Jacob's ladder
Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders
Perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time
Be away from medical attention for up to 3 months
Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas and bathrooms
5+ years experience in a Maintenance Technician role on board a fishing vessel preferred.
Knowledge of hydraulics, welding stainless with Tig and stick equipment.
Experience building and repairing factory equipment.
Experience managing inventory, purchasing and managing a budget.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

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Benefits included

Dental

401(k)

Disability

North Star Fishing Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

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