Date Posted: 8/21/2025 Job Code: SS2900 City: Motley State: MN Country: United States of America Category: Engineering / Maintenance Description Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. Summary: The Maintenance Mechanic operates and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties: Key Responsibilities: Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges Repairs or replaces defective parts Installs special functional and structural parts in devices Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts; and sharpens and reshapes tools as necessary Initiates purchase order for parts and machines Repairs electrical equipment Maintains a flexible schedule to accommodate twelve shifts with variable workdays depending on maintenance workload Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems Additional Responsibilities: Acquires knowledge of Trident's Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions. Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings. Performs other responsibilities and tasks as assigned The role is non-exempt at $25.22 to $38.26 per hour. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package.Full time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For seasonal/part time employees working in Motley, MN, sick and safe time is accrued bi-weekly. Seasonal employees will be notified if they become eligible for benefits. Minimum Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Minimum three months related experience and/or trainingor equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: One year certificate in maintenance related field from college or technical school Currently have or ability to obtain class 2B or higher boiler license One year of industrial mechanical experience Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to stoop; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee moves objects regularly up to 5 pounds frequently up to 25 pounds occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products. Trident Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Affirmative Action - Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran
