Machinist - Cannery

Job description

As the Machinist at one of our Alaskan processing facilities, you'll be responsible for the mechanical integrity, custom fabrication, and operational uptime of high-speed seafood processing lines. This role requires a "Swiss Army Knife" mechanical aptitude, combining precision manual machining and sanitary welding with the ability to troubleshoot complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems under extreme time constraints. Operating in remote Alaskan environments, the Cannery Machinist must be a self-sufficient problem-solver capable of maintaining peak production efficiency through both rigorous preventative maintenance and rapid emergency repair, all while adhering to the highest standards of food safety and industrial compliance. Essential Functions/Qualifications: The responsibilities of the position include the following: Perform pre-season overhauls and mid-season repairs on high-speed canning lines, including iron butchers (fish headers), fillers, seamers, and clinchers. Set up, adjust, and calibrate machine parts to exacting tolerances to ensure consistent seam integrity and product quality. Diagnose mechanical failures under high-pressure "peak-run" conditions and execute rapid...