Summary:

The Factory Technician will repair, adjust and maintain seafood processing machinery and related equipment in a shore plant production facility including pumps, motors, conveyors, gears, hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment, heading, gutting, fillet and mince machines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance and repair requirements on motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, and production machines as directed.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and applying precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Performs routine daily maintenance and adjustments to equipment as required to meet production goal and requests.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Level II: all responsibilities of Level I plus:

• Performs regular inspections of key components and operations, notifies supervisors of issues or deviation from procedures.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining parts for defects and root cause analysis.

Level III: all responsibilities of Levels I and II plus:

• Controls downtime by informing management of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Maintains technical knowledge by reviewing technical publications and equipment documentation
• Facilitates continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating key information at shift transitions.
• Develops, implements, and provides training on SOP’s and SMP’s to ensure optimal uninterrupted operations.

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

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Qualifications:
Assistant: High school degree or GED. Basic mechanical ability, entry-level position. Recommendation from supervisor or hiring manager.

Level I: 2 years’ experience in applicable position or similar experience or applicable accredited technical training. HAZWOPER certified.

Level II: 6 years’ experience in manufacturing operations or similar experience. Has developed secondary skill sets such as welding, plumbing, basic electrical troubleshooting or specialized equipment repair, service and rebuild. Has completed applicable training in factory process operations or certifications in related fields.

Level III: 10 years’ of experience in factory maintenance or manufacturing industry, certifications in specific field relating to required duties. Experience supervising others and managing daily operations. Completion of leadership and development training that meets Trident standards. Exception safety record. Associates degree preferred.

Preferred Training and Skills: