We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX
ENGINEERING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
$65,000 - $95,000 per year DOE
Mechanic Tech I
About Very Good Manufacturing:
Very Good Manufacturing is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing company trusted by the world’s leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We design and build innovative production lines emphasizing efficiency, consistency, flexibility, and rapid changeover. With state-of-the-art capabilities and a relentless commitment to quality, we position production as a competitive advantage—not merely a cost center.
Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility will be at full capacity by the end of 2025 with plans of opening a second location by years end. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, the Mechanic Tech I is responsible for repairing and installing production and packaging equipment; performing preventative maintenance; and diagnosing and fixing malfunctions. The role involves continuous problem-solving in challenging environments and requires frequent physical activity.
Very Good is a small, talented team of people that is growing fast. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to get in early, make an impact, and grow with the company.
Compensation:
$65,000 - $95,000 per year DOE
Schedule:
Weekdays
What you'll do:
- Ensure every production line runs smoothly, from mechanical systems and packaging machines to batching, processing, and auxiliary equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment as necessary.
- Perform preventative maintenance on production lines and critical systems, including daily routine inspection and maintenance, and planned preventive maintenance at regular intervals.
- Recommend necessary spare parts and backup equipment for optimal performance.
- Scope projects, prepare cost estimates, and manage external contractors/subcontractors for labor-intensive or specialty projects, such as new machine installations, extensive repairs, and production line upgrades.
- Work with the Production team to understand feedback from running daily shifts on the production lines.
- React quickly to recurring or extended downtime with a repair or upgrade plan.
- Join production shifts to observe machine function and troubleshoot during production when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Production and Operations teams to coordinate planned downtime to complete installations, repairs, or replacements.
- Create and maintain routine maintenance logs for all major machines and packaging equipment.
- Maintain performance and downtime/efficiency logs for all major machines and packaging equipment to better understand the impact of maintenance-led initiatives.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive hands-on technical experience with high-speed bottling and packaging equipment
- Is a natural problem solver who enjoys working in a manufacturing floor setting
- Proficiency in reading and applying knowledge from product manuals to make repairs.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical breakdowns, including diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Familiarity with basic electrical systems, including starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.
- Knowledge of conveyors, air cylinders, diverters, sensors, and motor/speed controls.
- Experience with electronics such as level probes, flow meters, and drives/VFDs.
- Proficiency in working with gearing and gearboxes, including rebuilds and parts ordering.
- Understanding of high-pressure hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, and valves.
- Experience with and interest in automation and OEE, PLCs, and inspection systems
- Data-driven, documentation-oriented approach to troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement
Why join Very Good:
- Be part of a rapidly growing company that's disrupting beverage manufacturing
- Work with cutting-edge engineering and fabrication resources, including in-house sanitary welding, CNC machine, and 3D printing capabilities
- Work directly with industry-leading alcohol brands
- Opportunity to shape and scale technical operations as we expand
- A smart, driven, innovative team, passionate about engineering beverage excellence
About Very Good Manufacturing
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.