Hatchery Technician
Work Across the Full Hatchery Process
At The Kingfish Company, our hatchery is where production begins. As a Hatchery Technician I, you will play a key role in the early life cycle of our Yellowtail Kingfish. You will perform hands-on work across broodstock care, egg handling, live feed production, and juvenile fish rearing. This is a practical and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with living systems, values teamwork, and pays close attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
• Feed and care for broodstock
• Perform egg collection and disinfection
• Culture live feed (Artemia)
• Support larval and juvenile fish production
• Carry out grading, movement, and handling of fish
• Clean and prepare tanks, rooms, and equipment
• Maintain strict hygiene and biosecurity standards
• Record production data (egg counts, fish numbers, water parameters)
• Observe and report fish health and performance
• Assist supervisors with daily hatchery operations
Who You Are
• Affinity with animals, aquaculture, or biology
• Hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented
• Strong sense of responsibility for hygiene and quality
• Team player who supports colleagues
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Able to follow procedures and work under supervision
• Basic underst