Maintenance - Lead

Overview Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all. Responsibilities Summary :The Maintenance Lead directs and coordinates activities of vendors and Maintenance Mechanics engaged in repair, maintenance, installation of machines, tools, and equipment. In addition, the Maintenance Lead also assists with the maintenance of the buildings, grounds and utility systems of the plant. The Maintenance Lead will report up to the Shift Maintenance Supervisor and assist in the strategic needs of the department. Key Responsibilities: Manages maintenance work requests fromproductionfloor bydeterminingpriority and assigning work orders to technicians. Verifies completion of assigned work orders by technicians Enforces departmental use of Lock Out Tag Out as defined by the company policy. Ensuresteam memberscomply withall safety and good manufacturing practices. Communicates to Production and Quality Assurancedepartmentsequipment breakdowns and estimated times for repair completion. Works with management, vendor,engineeringand quality control personnel to resolve maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment. Audits work of team members to ensure that standards arebeing met. Conducts daily meetings at the end of each shift to update incoming maintenance personnel on status of breakdowns, repairs and troubleshooting completed duringpreviousshift. Maintains shop cleanliness, including the office and outside staging area. Communicates daily shift pass down report via designated email distribution. Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examinesformand texture of parts regularly to remove defective parts. Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery. Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications. Sets up andoperateslathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Communicates to Supervisor parts needs. Repairselectrical equipment. Represents the Maintenance department as needed for cross functional meetings. Ensures shift is meeting department KPIs and CMMS compliance. Followsup on Downtime items and aids in root cause analysis. Additional Responsibilities: Acquiresknowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activitiesin accordance withtraining and procedures/work instructions. Notifiesdesignated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented,in accordance withEnvironmental Awareness and/or safety trainings. All other duties as assigned. Verify PMs are Completed accurately. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Qualifications Required Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment. One year certificate from a college or technical school or equivalent experience. Preferred Education & Experiences: Ability to operate a variety of hand tools including welding machines, cutting torches, pipe/tube cutters, power drills/saws, calipers. Prior work with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Experience with interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Previous experience in a food processing environment. Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. PLC troubleshooting experience. VFD programing experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Strong communication skills and ability to problem solve and troubleshoot diverse breakdowns. Demonstrated knowledge in various software programs such as Microsoft applications and experience with a CMMS program. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools to include welding machines, cutting torches and power tools. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Work Environment: Production Environment Work Ability Requirements: 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 occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Work Authorizations: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Additional Information Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at follow us onFacebook,X,Instagram,Pinterest,YouTubeorLinkedInTrident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trident Seafoods Corporation