Maintenance Tech - F/T North Star

North Star Fishing Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health ofthe North Pacific fishery resource. We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea flatfish, cod, pollock and other groundfish, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage threetrawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and the Gulf of Alaska. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available! The Maintenance Technician Lead works aboard at-sea processing vessels in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. They work under the Chief Engineer to conduct repairs, fabrication and maintenance in the factory and other parts of the ship. Requirements Work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week in all kinds of weather conditions Understand instructions and safety rules in English Board and exit vessel without assistance by climbing up and down a gangway or Jacob's ladder Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders Perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time Be away from medical attention for up to 3 months Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas and bathrooms Job Duties and Responsibilities Possess sound mechanical knowledge and experience, preferably from fishing vessels or similar processing equipment. Familiarization with factory equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment. Install, maintain and repair vessel and factory equipment including pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors, bearings, hydraulics, control valves, and filtration units. Modify, fabricate and repair factory equipment. Maintain adequate and accurate inventory of necessary parts and supplies. Troubleshoot problems with equipment onboard the vessel and assesses to determine most effective and efficient means of repair. Utilize tig, mig and arc welding skills to modify, fabricate and repair equipment as directed. Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures. Must be available to work both at sea and in the shipyard periods. Qualifications 5+ years experience in a Maintenance Technician role on board a fishing vessel preferred. Knowledge of hydraulics, welding stainless with Tig and stick equipment. Experience building and repairing factory equipment. Experience managing inventory, purchasing and managing a budget. Benefits Company travel policy agreement: successful completion of scheduled trips grants eligibility for airfare expenses between Dutch Harbor, Alaska and Seattle, WA to be paid by the company Free Room and Board. Eligible for 401K. Health/Dental benefits once eligibility requirements are met. $19,200 - $20,800 a month Crew paid a share of the catch each fishing trip. Average crew share per trip is $9,600 - $10,400 depending on the value of the catch. North Star Fishing Company areEqual Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age. By signing below you are affirming that the statements that you make in this application, plus any additional written and oral information you provide us about yourself (such as an interview) are true, and that you have not omitted anything about yourself that might be important to us in deciding whether to hire you. You understand that any false statement or material omission is sufficient grounds for us to reject this application, or to terminate your employment without further consideration. I AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN AND THE REFERENCES LISTED ABOVE TO GIVE YOU ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING MY PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION THEY MAY HAVE, PERSONAL OR OTHERWISE, AND RELEASE ALL PARTIES FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MIGHT RESULT FROM FURNISHING SAME TO YOU. In addition, you understand that any offer of employment will be contingent upon our verifying your employment eligibility as required by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, IF HIRED, MY EMPLOYMENT IS FOR NO DEFINITE PERIOD AND MAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF PAYMENT OF MY WAGES AND SALARY, BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Glacier Fish