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Maintenance Mechanic

Town DockWakefield, RIApril 24th, 2026
Description: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 at the Town Dock might be right for you!Our Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Town Dock's seafood processing plants and equipment in Narragansett & North Kingstown to ensure continuous productivity within the business.Duties:Diagnose, repair, and maintain facilities and equipment.Buildings include multiple food facilities and an administrative buildingEquipment consists of a variety of conveyors, lift equipment, production equipment, pumps, flumes, motorsPerform preventative maintenance on equipment greasing, cleaning, inspections, fluid checks, etc.Perform safety inspections as neededMaintain and repair lift equipment pallet jacks, forklifts and scissor liftsMaintain and repair production equipmentWork orders include, but not limited to mechanical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting and minor electricalOperate the ice plant. This includes running ice production equipment, conveying equipment, scales and pumping ice for the plant and boats once fully trained.Schedule ice appointments and interact with boat crews as needed to schedule and deliver iceDrive to pick up parts and supplies as neededTravel amongst the facilities when needed (Narragansett & North Kingstown)Snow removal when neededClean and organize the maintenance shopWelding skills and experience a plus, but not requiredWork independently and/or with other team members depending on the workWork with outside vendors on equipment as neededMaintain OSHA, HACCP, DOT and Food Safety regulations throughout the maintenance responsibilitiesMaintain cleanliness of the maintenance shop and work areas on the jobNormal hours 7:00am 4:00pm including some weekend hours, with occasional requirement to answer calls after hours. Call backs and/or extended hours are required when needed; overtime is expected.Other job duties as assigned.For more than 40 years, The Town Dock 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.The Town Dock is a family-owned company who focuses on our core values, including doing the right thing every day. We are one of Rhode Island's Best Places to Work, receiving awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! We've also received PBN awards for Fastest Growing Private Company, Lean Management and Overall Excellence.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to operate a forklift, pallet jack and scissor liftValid Driver's LicenseExperience with and understanding of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyorsMechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair lift equipment and machineryWelding skills and experience a plusAbility to work independently and with a teamAbility to be flexible with changing prioritiesExperience in a maintenance role within a food facility is preferred, but not requiredConscientious of safety and detailOSHA training or the willingness to be trainedPhysical 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 toolsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishBasic math skills requiredA strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability and strong ethical behaviorCompensation details: 25-30 Hourly WagePI441bdf815a98-31181-39907316RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther