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Mechanic Tech II

  • $32 - $40 per hour
  • Fort Worth, Texas
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About the role

The Mechanic Tech 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.

Equipment Diagnostics

  • 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.

Physical, Environmental Requirements

  • 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.

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