Rolling Stock Mechanic
The Rolling Stock Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all facility rolling stock, including but not limited to forklifts, flatbeds, pallet jacks, and other company vehicles and equipment.
Only applicants who submit a resume will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect, repair, and replace worn, damaged, or malfunctioning parts
Repair or replace mechanical parts including pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings
Overhaul or replace components such as carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps
Service braking systems, aligning front ends, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder radiator leaks
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedures
Ability to work safely in conditions that may include moving machinery, ammonia systems, wet floors, high noise levels, and forklift traffic
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, electrical hazards, and vibration. Noise levels in the work environment are typically loud.
Transportation, Room, and Board
NPSI provides transportation from designated travel points (generally Seattle, WA and Anchorage, AK) to the worksite and return transportation for employees who complete the season. Room and board are provided for employees who remain employed until seasonal layoff.
Employees who leave before the end of the season may be responsible for their own return transportation and will be charged $15 per day for room and board.
Drug-Free Workplace
North Pacific Seafoods enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy. The use, possession, or distribution of any non–medically authorized drugs—including marijuana, medical or otherwise—is strictly prohibited. Employees may be subject to random, post-accident, or for-cause drug testing. NPSI reserves the right to search all plant areas without notice to maintain a drug-free workplace.
Important Considerations
Cell phone service is limited in remote Alaska locations. Pay phones are available at the plant. GCI phones are generally the most reliable in Naknek, with limited service from T-Mobile and Verizon. Employees have limited access to a desktop computer and Wi-Fi for email and basic internet use.
Work availability varies based on the wild fishery, and hours cannot be guaranteed.
Payroll Information
Equal Employment Opportunity
NPSI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics—including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected status—is strictly prohibited.
At-Will Employment
Employment with NPSI is at-will, meaning either the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice or cause. This posting does not constitute an employment contract. Only the President or CEO may authorize a written agreement altering at-will employment.
Accommodation Requests
NPSI provides reasonable accommodations during the application process to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.
To request an accommodation, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.
