Seafood Plant Production Mechanic - Night Shift

Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a Production Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment in a fish processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and support operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Responsibilities include servicing conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, scales, pumps, and chillers; inspecting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; maintaining sanitation through CIP; and coordinating with production staff to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Experience in a food processing/manufacturing environment 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 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

Reading schematics

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification preferred

Job description

PAFCO is seeking a Production Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment in a fish processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and support operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Responsibilities include servicing conveyors, slicers, vacuum packers, scales, pumps, and chillers; inspecting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; maintaining sanitation through CIP; and coordinating with production staff to