2027 Iron Butcher

Iron Butcher Mechanic

Alaska General Seafoods is seeking a skilled Iron Butcher Mechanic to join our seafood processing team in Naknek, AK. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, and operating Iron Butcher processing machinery and other seafood processing equipment, including conveyors, processing pumps, grinders, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with Iron Butchers.

The Iron Butcher Mechanic sets the standard for the department through a strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and teamwork. This role is essential in maintaining high production levels while ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintain, adjust, and repair Iron Butcher and similar heading and gutting machines to achieve maximum recovery and quality.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of Iron Butchers used in seafood processing.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, and maintain pumps, motors, fans, and various equipment.
• Maximize fish recovery by ensuring proper machine operation and minimizing waste.
• Build, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components.
• Work in a safe manner and report safety hazards to the Plant Foreman.
• Recognize and correct operator errors in a constructive and efficient manner.
• Ensure facility machinery operates effectively to support high production levels.
• Other duties as required to maintain the success of the facility and operations.

Competencies & Skills:

Technical Skills:

Mechanical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, components, and tools.

Equipment Maintenance: Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of seafood processing equipment.

Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to safety procedures, especially around heavy machinery and sharp tools.

Interpersonal Skills:

Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues to maintain production efficiency.

Communication: Clear communication skills to collaborate with production teams and equipment manufacturers.

Teamwork: Ability to work closely with other maintenance and production staff.

Time Management: Efficient work habits to meet strict production deadlines.

Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing work environments and new equipment.

Experience:

3 to 6 months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with millwright work, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, building maintenance, fabrication, and welding.

Previous experience in the seafood or manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, and extreme cold.

May be exposed to high places, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, outside weather, and electrical hazards.

Loud work environment due to machinery and processing operations.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand, walk, handle tools, and reach with hands and arms.

Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Must regularly lift 50+ lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required, including distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Mental & Professional Expectations:

Leads by example with high standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Communicates clearly and appropriately in a team-driven environment.

Takes initiative and remains proactive in identifying and solving mechanical issues.

Works with energy and drive while valuing proper planning and quick decision-making when necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, opposition to a discriminatory practice, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. It is our policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

Important Considerations

AGS is a union plant. Union membership is required.

Housing and meals are provided.

We will fly you to the plant from your nearest major international domestic airport and also fly you back, upon successful completion of the season.