Production Mechanic

Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation leave

401k with employee matching

Job summary

PAFCO, a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 45+ years of success, seeks a Production Mechanic in a fish processing facility in Florida. You will maintain, repair, and troubleshoot production equipment to minimize downtime and support safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Responsibilities include servicing conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, and related machinery; reading blueprints; upholding sanitation and safety standards; and assisting with equipment upgrades and records.

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 environments.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and inventory systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

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 & hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Sanitation & GMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school certification (preferred)

Tools

Maintenance planning systems

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation leave
• 401k with employee matching

Employment Eligibility

• PAFCO does not offer sponsorship for this position