True North Maine Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic Technician at our Machiasport, ME plant facility.

-Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

-Good attendance/punctuality critical

-Positive attitude with the ability to multi-task and prioritize activities

-Good organizational skills, attention to detail

-Mechanical Aptitude – ability to reassemble equipment that has been dismantled

-Ability to diagnose and trouble shoot problems with equipment 

-Experience in the Food Processing Industry preferred but not required

Duties Include:

-Daily set up and breakdown of processing equipment to support production 

-Perform preventative maintenance on processing equipment and facility equipment/systems

-Monitor/adjust processing equipment during production to optimize performance

 -Support production as needed

-Maintain spare part inventory to reduce equipment downtime.   

Skills/Experience helpful but not required:

-Welding

-Plumbing

-Familiarity with hand tools/power tools 

-Knowledge of refrigeration systems

-Basic understanding of electrical wiring

Physical Demands:

-Ability to walk, climb stairs/ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch while working.   Stand for extended periods.   Capable of lifting/moving 25 to 50 lbs with no issues.