Maintenance Technician onboard Alaska Ocean

Glacier Fish 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 ongoing concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distribute seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher‑processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

The Maintenance Technician works aboard an at‑sea processing vessel in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. They work under the Maintenance Tech Lead, Chief Engineer, First Engineer, and Factory Supervisor to conduct repairs, fabrication and maintenance in the factory and other parts of the ship.

• 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 assess 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.

• 2+ 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.

• 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 401(k).
• Health and dental benefits once eligibility requirements are met.

Compensation: $14,062.50 - $29,200 a month. Crew paid a share of the catch each fishing trip worked. Trips average between 13-22 days. Average crew share earned each trip ranges between $11,250 - $14,600 depending on the value of the catch.

Glacier Fish Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority, Women, Disability, Veteran, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Age.