Production Mechanic

PACIFIC AMERICAN FISH CO INC•Doral, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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
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

Technical or trade school certification preferred.
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.