In this crucial role as Seamer Mechanic, you will play a lead role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of our 60L seaming line. You will be responsible for the pre-season preparation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of our 60L seamers. Your keen eye for detail will be essential in overseeing seam quality and ensuring compliance with strict can manufacturer specifications. Additionally, you will demonstrate your well-rounded mechanical expertise by assisting with repairs and maintenance on various plant equipment, keeping our entire production line running efficiently.   

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:   

Lead pre-season preparation, repair, and ongoing preventative maintenance of 60L seamers.  Conduct thorough inspections and identify potential issues before they cause downtime.  Utilize specialized tools and gauges to measure, calibrate, and adjust seaming head components to achieve consistent, hermetic seals.  Oversee and document seam quality control procedures, ensuring all seams can meet manufacturer specifications and food safety regulations.  Troubleshoot and diagnose seamer malfunctions, pinpointing root causes and implementing effective repairs.  Perform repairs on 60L seamers using hand and power tools, including replacing worn parts and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.  Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance on other plant equipment as required, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt to various mechanical systems.  Collaborate with other technicians and maintenance personnel to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.  Maintain a comprehensive understanding of plant equipment through ongoing learning and participation in training programs.  Uphold all safety protocols and procedures in the plant environment.  Implement strategies to improve uptime and efficiency of the seaming line.  Maintain clear and concise documentation of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements on the seamers.  Other duties, as assigned.  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  

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems.  Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment problems efficiently and accurately.  Maintenance Expertise: Proven ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, and inspection of seaming machines.  Overhaul Skills: Experience in conducting major overhauls and rebuilds of seaming machines.  Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety regulations and procedures, with the ability to identify and address potential hazards.  Efficiency Optimization: Knowledge of best practices for maximizing the performance and efficiency of seaming machines.  Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities and repairs. 

Interpersonal  

Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and operators.  Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared goals.  Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and priorities.  Reliability: Dependability and trustworthiness in fulfilling job responsibilities.  Problem-Solving: Ability to work collaboratively with others to solve problems and overcome challenges.  Training Skills: The ability to effectively train and educate others on the proper use and maintenance of seaming machines. 

Education and Experience  

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Seamer Mechanic or related mechanical trade.  Proven experience in repairing and maintaining industrial machinery, preferably within a food processing environment. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.  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 benefit eligible. 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.