Baader Technician

Maintains, repairs and monitors all Baader filleting equipment used in the production of fish products in an at-sea fish processing environment.

Primary Job Functions :

• Continuously monitor and maintain all aspects of the Baader machine equipment used in the processing factory for efficiency and function.
• Works with Quality Control personnel to make adjustments as needed based on product requirements and fish size to ensure optimum equipment operation. Includes machine guides, knives, spike chains and sliding blocks.
• Assists with training Baader Machine operators in machine safety, Lock Out / Tag Out awareness and optimal machine performance.
• Makes all necessary maintenance and rebuild repairs of Baader machine mechanical equipment and electrical systems. Includes : switches, motors, controllers, generator, encoders, bearings, gearboxes, guides, pulleys and belt, chain and motor drives.
• Regularly tests systems and operation to ensure electrical and mechanical components are operating safely and within machine specifications.
• Maintains adequate inventory of parts onboard the vessel for repairs both at sea and in the shipyard.
• Identify and address worn or damaged equipment, communicating and documenting maintenance and parts needs with the appropriate departments.
• Schedules maintenance, repair and labor needs for shipyard layup periods. Oversee direction and implementation of shipyard maintenance and repair program, including documenting workflow, parts requisitions and inventory.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Baader equipment safety and systems updates.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team with supervisors, crew, office personnel and vendors to ensure a successful production operation environment.
• Provide staffing needs, rotation plans and performance feedback for Baader Tech department and trainees to the home office.
• Attend all planned meetings and training as required.

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