Bilingual (English-Spanish) Mechanical Tech - Food Processing Plant

Job Description

Job Description

At Prime Meats, we’ve been delivering premium proteins since 1992, serving restaurants, butcher shops, and grocery partners throughout the Southeast. As we continue to grow across the U.S., one thing remains constant: our dedication to quality, service, and the people who bring our mission to life.

Our success is built on a strong culture of respect, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we foster a supportive work environment where every team member is valued, heard, and encouraged to develop their skills.

If you’re looking to be part of a company with a strong foundation, a people-first culture, and a vision for growth, Prime Meats is the place for you.

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 2 PM-1 AM

We offer:

• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits.
• 10 days off a year (paid).
• Referral Bonus Up to $300.
• Paid Training.
• Employee pricing on Prime Meats products.
• Discounts on corporate purchases: a 50% discount on dining at all our restaurants: Frontera Mex-Mex Grill, Luciano’s, Pampas Steakhouse, and Frankie’s The Steakhouse.

Job responsibilities:

You will play a key role in keeping our processing plant running smoothly and safely, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant facilities to ensure optimal operation, minimize unplanned downtime, and comply with food safety, quality, and industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment (vacuum sealers, band saws, dicers, slicers, grinders, etc.)
• Carry out lubrication, mechanical adjustments, and electrical inspections in accordance with preventive routines.
• Diagnose failures in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and follow all safety procedures and proper use of PPE.
• Respond to maintenance work orders promptly & record maintenance activities in reports or maintenance systems.
• Assist in the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment & support predictive maintenance programs.

Preferred experience:

• Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or related field (Equivalent experience may be considered).
• 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, Experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of USDA/SQF/SOP/GMPs (is a plus).
• Basic to intermediate electrical and electronic systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Reading electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Must be able to read and write in English to perform necessary documentation.