Field Technician III - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Overview

* TWO 1st shift positions available! 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM in our Minden, LA location.

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business.

Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

Field Technician III is an expert-level hands-on technician responsible for on-site pump and mechanical seal repair activities. This role possesses field service expertise with responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of pump repair and rotating equipment services.

This position serves as the primary technician on-site, supports continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction through accurate diagnostics, repair execution, and clear communication of findings and recommendations.

Job Model: Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

A typical day at work would include:

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Execute pump and mechanical seal repair activities including disassembly, inspection, rebuilding, and testing to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive solutions to customers.
• Conduct customer equipment surveys and document equipment condition and performance.
• Apply knowledge in mechanical systems, seals, and rotating equipment to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Assemble and test mechanical seals and sub-assemblies, including engineered and non-standard solutions.
• Complete all repairs to quality standards by using inspection and testing (pressure/vacuum testing, dimensional checks).
• Technical Services – laser alignment, vibration analysis, abrasive coatings application
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Work in industrial environments including confined spaces, heights, and varying weather conditions.
• Frequent travel with extended stays as needed.
• Required to train other product technician personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, safety regulations, and environmental policies in both field and shop environments.
• Maintain and enforce quality control measures across assembly, repair, and testing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, process improvements).
• Maintain clean, organized work…