Production Mechanic

Pacific American Fish Co Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation leave

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Pacific American Fish Co Inc is seeking a Production Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot production equipment in our fish processing facility. Responsibilities include scheduled and emergency maintenance on conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, scales, pumps, and chillers, with strong focus on safety and sanitation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food processing/manufacturing, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment, preferably seafood or protein-related.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Able to work in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and inventory systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Frequent exposure to cold and wet environments (refrigerated rooms).
• Physically demanding standing, bending, lifting to 50 lbs, and climbing ladders.
• Required to work weekend, evening, or holiday shifts depending on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on processing and packaging machinery (e.g., conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, scales, pumps, chillers).
• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain sanitation standards by supporting clean-in-place (CIP) and disassembly/reassembly processes.
• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, or upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and company safety policies.
• Collaborate with production staff to identify potential equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade certification

Job description

PAFCO is a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 45+ years of success. Our business is built on trust which has allowed for both our company, and our customers, to succeed together. Learn more about the company at www.pafco.net.POSITION SUMMARY:The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting production equipment in a fish processing and manufacturing facility. This includes performing preventative maintenance to ensure minimal downtime and supporting production operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.JOB DESCRIPTION:Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on processing and packaging machinery (e.g., conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, scales, pumps, chillers).Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Maintain sanitation standards by supporting clean-in-place (CIP) and disassembly/reassembly processes.Assist with equipment installation, relocation, or upgrades.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and company safety policies.Collaborate with production staff to identify potential equipment issues.Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Manager.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred.2+ years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment, preferably seafood or protein-related.Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.Able to work in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.Basic computer skills for work orders and inventory systems.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.Frequent exposure to cold and wet environments (refrigerated rooms).Physically demanding standing, bending, lifting to 50 lbs, and climbing ladders.Required to work weekend, evening, or holiday shifts depending on production needs.BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid vacation leave401k with employee matchingEmployment EligibilityPAFCO does not offer sponsorship for this position