Mechanic Technician II $32 - $40 per hour

Very Good Mfg; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structures

On-site R&D Beverage Laboratory

In-house sanitary welding, CNC, and 3D

Promotion and skill development

Job summary

Very Good Manufacturing in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Mechanic Technician II to keep high-speed beverage lines running with minimal downtime. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive work, and coordinate downtime with operations teams.

You’ll work with line leads to train and mentor operators, maintain precise maintenance logs, and ensure safety protocols. The role combines fabrication, installation, and diagnostics in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with filling and packaging equipment, focusing on uptime.
• Ability to diagnose and repair VFDs, servo drives, and servo motors.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical systems (480VAC and 24VDC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run smoothly from mechanical systems to packaging.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and performance records.
• Coordinate planned downtime for installs, repairs, or replacements.
• Work with Line Leads and Production teams to improve uptime.

Skills

Packaging equipment

VFDs & servo drives

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

PPE usage

Heavy lifting

Tools

Welding (MIG/TIG)

PLC hardware

Job description

The Mechanic Technician II ensures high-speed bottling and canning lines run smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

You will work on

Production Support

• Ensure every production line runs smoothly, from mechanical systems and packaging machines, to batching, processing, and auxiliary equipment.
• Work with the Production teams, including Line Leads and Production Line Team members. Solicit feedback on machine operation, identify recurring problems, and provide mechanical expertise and training where appropriate.
• Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across various production equipment.

Preventive Maintenance

• Work with the Preventive Maintenance Mechanic to ensure production lines are always properly maintained and prepared to run with maximum uptime.
• Make recommendations for necessary spare parts and backup equipment for more efficient performance.

Auxiliary Systems Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and maintain auxiliary systems such as chillers, air compressors, and Reverse Osmosis equipment, ensuring optimal performance.

Fabrication and Equipment Installation

• Execute fabrication tasks such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick) for process piping and other system components.
• Work with the Production and Operations teams to coordinate planned downtime to complete installs, repairs, or replacements.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and performance records for all equipment, ensuring compliance with operational standards and to better understand the impact of maintenance-led initiatives.

About you

• Experience with filling and packaging equipment, such as fillers, seamers, labelers, motors, servos, and/or pumps and piping, with a focus on maximizing uptime and production efficiency.
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, and servo motors, including related control systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to effectively troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, particularly 480VAC and 24VDC power, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical components effectively.
• Capability to fabricate and modify equipment and piping systems as required for operational improvements.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and automation technology, including PLC programming.
• The use and wear of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and perform physical tasks related to equipment maintenance.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment; standing for extended periods; and working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with variable temperatures.

Why join Very Good

• Work directly with industry-leading alcohol brands on innovation projects. Your friends will be impressed. We have fun doing cool stuff.
• Work with modern engineering and fabrication resources, including in-house sanitary welding, CNC machine, and 3D printing capabilities.
• Opportunity to grow with the company - we promote from within and actively encourage skill development and cross-training. Individual contributors and future managers both have promotion tracks.
• Competitive bonus structures that significantly increase base compensation. More drinks than you could ever imagine.

Fine print

This position works in and around an active production facility: moving machinery, forklift traffic, glass, and ethanol vapors, with noise and temperature variation. It requires standing, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in tight or awkward positions for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. This is a safety-sensitive position: lockout/tagout procedures apply, and PPE is required in designated areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Good Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This job description describes the general nature of the work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and a post-offer drug screen in accordance with company policy. Employment with Very Good Manufacturing is at-will.

Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.