Machinist Assistant

Alaska General Seafoods

. Assist plant machinists with day-to-day tasks .

Posted 9/15/2026contractNaknek • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools while adhering to safety standards. Capable of performing maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in a food processing environment, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Mechanical AptitudeProficient With Hand And Power ToolsWelding (Arc, TIG, MIG, Oxyacetylene)Ability To Work In Cold And Wet EnvironmentsTimely And Predictable Attendance

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Hard Skills

Equipment RepairMaintenanceInstallationFood Processing Equipment PreparationWelding Techniques

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility To Work Well With OthersAbility To Work Under PressureProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

OSHA Safety PoliciesFood ProcessingMulticultural EnvironmentSeafood Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist plant machinists with day-to-day tasks
Assist with repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment in assigned areas
Provide support and take direction from plant machinists
Perform beginning-of-shift preparations for food processing equipment, including greasing, assembly, inspection, repair, and startup
Participate in preseason projects, including equipment installation, fabrication, and rebuilds
Participate in welding using arc, TIG, MIG, and oxyacetylene methods
Perform other tasks, duties, and training as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry level position with the goal to train an individual to become a machinist
Ability to work well with others in a multicultural environment
Must be available to work overtime as required
Ability to work for 11 or more hours a day, 7 days a week
Perform duties safely, responsibly, and efficiently
Timely and predictable attendance
Exhibit professionalism and safe quality work standards
Follow company and OSHA safety policies, including policies related to Covid-19
Basic mechanical aptitude
Ability to learn and take direction
Work well under pressure while also being safe and efficient
Proficient with hand and power tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must be willing and able to travel by airplane to a remote location
Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat for extended periods
Must be able to stand for long periods
Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
Must be able to work in a cold and wet environment
Must be able to work with and around seafood

Benefits

Comp & perks

Airfare provided from your closest metropolitan airport and back to that same airport at the end of the season upon completion
Room and board provided on-site