Maintenance Technician

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Current hiring priority)

Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM

A leading seafood processing and distribution company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to support the maintenance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems. This permanent, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for experienced industrial maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment, including conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and processing machinery.
• Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and complete corrective maintenance before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain facility systems, including industrial doors, forklifts, pallet jacks, plumbing, refrigeration equipment, freezers, and ice machines.
• Assist with equipment installations, production line upgrades, machine setups, changeovers, and start-ups.
• Complete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance records using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and respond to emergency maintenance requests.
• Support OEM technicians and contractors during equipment installations and major repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
  , preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair production equipment.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, wet, and cold environments.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
• Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours based on production needs.

• Technical or trade school certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing, seafood processing, cold storage, or other regulated production environments.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience using CMMS for preventive maintenance and work order management.
• 442 Industrial Electrician License is an asset but not required.
• Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hour
• Overtime opportunities based on production requirements

Current Hiring Priority:
Day Shift

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.