A seafood success story

A smiling middle-aged man with big black and gray hair and a graying beard, in a blue shirt and black baseball cap.

A 14-hour shift can’t dampen Jake Merzoian’s enthusiasm for Alaska Sea Grant. “I’m really aspiring to get into upper management, and here’s this program that’s been able to help me…

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Ammonia Refrigeration Operator

ammonia refrigeration unit in a processing plant.

This training focuses on equipment commonly found in Alaskan seafood processing operations, including plate freezers, ice machines, and refrigerated seawater heat exchangers. Workers are trained for Alaska conditions, including the seasonal nature of the systems and facilities, typical maintenance periods, and running seasonal projects.

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Ammonia Refrigeration Assistant Operator

ammonia refrigeration unit in a processing plant.

Training on equipment commonly found in Alaskan seafood processing operations, including plate freezers, ice machines, and refrigerated seawater heat exchangers. Workers are trained for Alaska conditions, including the seasonal nature of the systems and facilities, typical maintenance periods, and running seasonal projects.

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Advanced BAADER Technician

Five men all wearing hats working on a large BAADER machine in a processing plant.

This advanced BAADER technician class focuses on high-speed filleting machines (BAADER 212/52) and is intended for individuals who have already completed basic BAADER training. Topics include a review of basic machine knowledge, electrical fault finding and analysis, parameter configuration, production adjustments, and running fish over the machine.

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