Maintenance Mechanic - $1,000 Stay-On

Maintenance Mechanic
Narragansett, RI
Pay is up to $30.00/hourly

* * * $1000 Stay-On Bonus!

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you look forward to a challenge each day? Do you enjoy using your skills and learning new ones?

If you said yes, then our Maintenance Mechanic role might be right for you!
Our Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing the seafood processing plant and equipment in Narragansett to ensure continuous productivity within the business.

Duties of the Maintenance Mechanic

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain buildings and equipment - a food facility and administrative building.
• Maintain and repair lift equipment - pallet jacks, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Work orders include, but are not limited to mechanical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical.
• Welding skills and experience preferred, but not required.
• Operate the ice plant. This includes running ice production equipment, conveying equipment, scales and pumping ice for the plant and boats.
• Snow removal when needed.
• Work independently and/or with other team members depending on the work.
• Maintain OSHA, HACCP, DOT and Food Safety regulations throughout the maintenance responsibilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the maintenance shop and work areas on the job
• Normal hours 7am-4pm, with occasional requirement to answer calls after hours. Call backs and/or extended hours are required when needed; Overtime is expected.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

For more than 40 years, our client has focused on offering both the highest quality wild-caught calamari and the very best service. A market leader in wholesale calamari for foodservice and retail, we are located on the docks in Point Judith, RI. We offer a full suite of calamari, from certified sustainable local squid to the best imports from around the globe.

Our client is a family-owned company who focuses on our core values, including doing the right thing every day. They are one of Rhode Island's Best Places to Work, receiving awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! They've also received PBN awards for Fastest Growing Private Company, Lean Management and Overall Excellence.

Requirements of the Maintenance Mechanic

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack and scissor lift.
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience with and understanding of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors.
• Mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair lift equipment and machinery.
• Welding skills and experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities.
• Experience in a maintenance role within a food facility is preferred, but not required.
• Conscientious of safety and detail
• OSHA training or the willingness to be trained.
• Physical ability to lift 75 lbs. work in confined conditions, work at heights up to 30' in lifts, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stand on feet for long periods, use hand-held and power tools.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills required.
• A strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability, and strong ethical behavior