What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technicians - 2nd shift position at Custom Filters Direct?
Custom Filters Direct is actively hiring Maintenance Technicians for both 1st and 2nd Shift to support our expanding manufacturing operations. We are looking for experienced maintenance professionals who can operate, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment to keep our production lines running efficiently.
If you have experience maintaining automated production equipment and enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Schedule:2nd Shift:
Monday-Friday | 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Training Requirement:
*All Maintenance Technicians hired for 2nd Shift will complete their training on 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) for a few weeks before transitioning to their assigned shift.*
*Overtime may be required based on production schedules and business needs. Candidates must be willing to work additional hours, including occasional Sundays, as needed.*
Pay: Competitive wages based on experience (DOE)
What You'll Do- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Jewett automated filter machines and automated pleater machines.
- Perform preventative maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
- Quickly identify equipment failures and implement repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Troubleshoot conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, chains, belts, sensors, relays, and other production equipment.
- Perform machine setups, adjustments, repairs, and changeovers.
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Complete preventative maintenance schedules and maintenance work orders.
- Assist with facility maintenance projects as needed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Work closely with production to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.
- Previous experience maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment is required.
- Experience operating and repairing automated production machinery.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs independently.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to minimize equipment downtime while maintaining safe work practices.
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed.
- Experience with motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- PLC troubleshooting experience not required but is a plus* (Allen Bradley preferred).
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 90 days* Company contributes 50% toward medical premiums*
- Paid Time Off & paid holidays after 90 days
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable employment
- Growing company with continued investment in new equipment and expansion
Since 2018, Custom Filters Direct has grown from a small startup into a 280,000 square-foot manufacturing operation serving customers nationwide through direct fulfillment and Amazon. As we continue expanding our operations and investing in additional automated manufacturing equipment, we're looking for experienced maintenance professionals who can help keep our production running at peak performance.
If you're looking for a long-term career where your mechanical skills will make a direct impact every day, apply today!