Facility Maintenance Technician Tacoma Shipyard

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Manufacturing, Operations and Production

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA‑owned company with global operations in six countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crew members in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska.

The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary: This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor to repair and maintain machinery, facility, and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, small‑engine vehicles, forklifts, and machine shop equipment.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on facility infrastructure, equipment, vehicles, trailers, cranes, and machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform scheduled lubrication, oil and filter changes, and other basic maintenance services on mobile and stationary equipment.
• Assist with general building maintenance and repairs, including doors, locks, windows, hardware, lighting, and other facility components.
• Maintain and repair skiffs, marine support equipment, piers, docks, shore power systems, and related waterfront infrastructure.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on basic electrical systems, including replacing fixtures, bulbs, outlets, switches, and conducting basic troubleshooting.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection and life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exit signage; complete required monthly inspections.
• Inspect, test, adjust, and install equipment components and replacement parts to meet operational requirements under supervision.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and metalworking equipment, including lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and milling machines, to fabricate, repair, and maintain equipment and facility assets.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, maintenance records, and work orders in accordance with company requirements.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate range from $28.00 - $33.00.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full‑time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance‑based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full‑time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.

Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)

• 2 years of relevant marine, industrial, manufacturing, or facility operations maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Forklift certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred…