Auto Shop Mechanic Ast-DH

Westward Seafoods

Alaska

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Electricity, English Language, Forklift, General Handyperson, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Loaders, Maintenance Services, People Management, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Tire Repair, Welding
LOCATION
Alaska
POSTED
12 days ago

Role and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to help ensure proper maintenance and timely repairs on all of WSI’s vehicles.

  

Specific duties include:

  • Repair and maintain vehicles, forklifts and loaders.
  • Assist others with general repairs.
  • Maintain inventory including ordering necessary parts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements

  •  Requires physical ability to 75 pounds.
  •  Must have strength and endurance, motor skills, and range of motion to effectively repair forklifts, loaders and other equipment.
  •  Requires normal hearing and sight (corrected).

 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  •  Experience with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, basic welding skills, lubrication, tune-ups, tire repairs, fueling, troubleshooting, and general repair of vehicles and rolling stock.
  •  Knowledge of creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
  •  Ability to identify, correct and report Safety Hazards.
  •  Pleasant and professional manner in dealing with co-workers, supervisors, employees, outside agencies, and vendors.
  •  Ability to communicate in the English language, comprehending, speaking, reading and writing in English.
  •  Ability to function as part of the team, with co-workers, supervisor, and other departments.
  •  Previous Technical Schooling is a plus. 
  •  Chosen applicant will be required to supply own tools.
  •  Applicants must be able to provide a driver’s license 30 day’s upon hire. 

 

WSI has a zero tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy

Westward Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all position without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process

About the Company

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Westward Seafoods

At Westward Seafoods we take food safety seriously. Our in house labs and our HACCP approved state-of-the-art processing plants follow extremely stringent quality control procedures. This ensures our products are the best the ocean has to offer, and exceeds our customers expectations.

Westward Seafoods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Maruha Nichiro, was established in 1989 and started operations in 1991. In 2004, Western Alaska Fisheries merged with Westward Seafoods to form what is now known as Westward Seafoods Inc. With our main production plant in Dutch Harbor, focusing on Alaskan Pollock - Westward Seafoods has the ability to source more Alaskan fish and shellfish from the Bering Sea to the Gulf of Alaska, in order to better meet the demands of the world-wide growing market for quality sustainable seafood. Today, Westward Seafoods continues to be a leader in Alaska’s seafood industry. The future is bright for Westward Seafoods as natural and healthy seafood nutrition becomes more important to consumers. Sustainability has a good future!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.westwardseafoods.com/company.php