What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baader Tech Assistant position at American Seafoods?
Duties and Responsibilities
- General, daily maintenance of Baader machines including greasing of equipment, ball-bearing replacement and spot checking machinery
- Cleans and repairs factory equipment, as requested by Baader Technician or Factory Manager
- Assists in maintaining adequate and accurate inventory of necessary parts and supplies
- Regularly communicates with Baader Technicians regarding maintenance and or replacement of parts or machinery
Skill and Experience Required
- Able to follow directions and work independently without constant supervision
- General mechanical knowledge and minimum two years working at-sea
- General understanding of computerized numerical controls
- Well organized and punctual
Physical Ability
- Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
- Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gang plank or using a Jacob’s ladder
- Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
- Ability to lift repetitively for long periods of time
Work Schedule
- 12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading
- Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time
Compensation
Estimated earnings of $8,500 - $11,000 monthly (average of two trips per month)
*Crew share–based pay means compensation is tied to the vessel’s catch rather than a fixed hourly or daily wage. Pay varies by trip and reflects overall catch size and performance. Each fishing trip typically lasts 14–21 days, though trip length may vary depending on fishing conditions.
Salary : $8,500 - $11,000