Production Mechanic

PACIFIC AMERICAN FISH CO INC • Doral, FL

1d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED