Machinist Cannery

Essential Functions/Qualifications 

The responsibilities of the position include the following: 

• Perform preventative maintenance on canning machinery (e.g., fillers, sealers, conveyors).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions in canning equipment.
• Conduct major overhauls and rebuilds of canning machinery as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production line stoppages caused by equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment.
• Optimize the performance of canning machinery to maximize production efficiency.
• Contribute to maintaining high product quality by ensuring proper equipment function and minimizing product damage.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing food processing equipment, preferably in a canning environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems effectively and efficiently.
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.
  
  

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies: 

Functional  

• Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining various types of machine tools commonly used in a seafood cannery (e.g., conveyors, fillers, sealers, retorts).
• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with canning equipment.
• Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures related to operating and maintaining machinery.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems related to equipment malfunction, production bottlenecks, and quality issues.
  
  

Interpersonal  

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including production line workers, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to report equipment issues, request assistance, and share information with colleagues.
• Proactive: Proactively identify and address safety hazards in the workplace.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Reliability: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, including punctuality, attendance, and a willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and work demands.
  
  

 

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience working as a machinist in canneries, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a food processing plant, particularly in a canning operation, is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control procedures is advantageous.
• Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred.
  
  

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. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska.

 

Physical Demands 

This role is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 

Mental Activities  

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.  

 

Silver Bay Perks 

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work. 

 

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become eligible for benefits. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance. 
• Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.  
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 
  
  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.   

  

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.