Seafood Processing Maintenance Technician

Pacific American Fish Co; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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

Pacific American Fish Co in Doral, FL is seeking an experienced Production Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot processing equipment in a fish manufacturing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and support operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

The role requires reading blueprints, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and adherence to food safety standards.

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

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade certification preferred

Job description

Pacific American Fish Co in Doral, FL is seeking an experienced Production Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot processing equipment in a fish manufacturing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and support operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

The role requires reading blueprints, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and adherence to food safety standards.