Media Machine Maintenance Technician

RENSA FILTRATION INC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Rensa Filtration is seeking a Media Machine Maintenance Technician in Aurora, IL. You will maintain, clean, inspect, and rebuild critical media‑forming components, ensuring production reliability.

This role requires mechanical skill, attention to detail, and comfort with reading drawings and using precision measuring tools. Travel internationally for training is expected to grow expertise and keep equipment in top condition.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required; maintenance background preferred.
• Print call out details including parallelism, flatness and concentricity is required.
• Ability to read measuring instruments and technical drawings.
• Machinist math for precise dimensions and speeds/feeds.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training (1–2 months).
• Day shift schedule (Mon–Fri) with lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple components.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild melt blown forming components (beams).
• Perform precision cleaning using robotic systems.
• Inspect components with magnification tools for wear or defects.
• Track component condition and lifecycle using serial numbers.
• Ensure rebuilt components meet quality and performance standards.
• Identify issues that could affect production quality or machine performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot forming components and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain organized work areas.
• Assemble melt blown forming equipment and nozzle components.
• Ensure replacement parts availability to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Measuring instruments

Machinist math

Travel internationally

Day shift

Lifting 50 lbs

Organizational skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Comparators

Geometric tolerancing (GDT)

Job description

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Media Machine Maintenance Technician

Aurora, IL, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Who is Rensa Filtration?

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in‑class solutions in the United States and Canada that keep environments safe and industries thriving.

What We Do

• We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.
• We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.

What you will do:

The Media Equipment Technician is responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding of critical production components used in media manufacturing. This role requires strong mechanical skills and attention to detail, as technicians work with precision components that directly impact product quality and machine performance. The position supports daily production by ensuring forming equipment is properly maintained, tracked, and ready for operation. This role includes specialized hands-on training, including time in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild melt blown forming components (beams)
• Perform precision cleaning using specialized equipment, including robotic pressure washing systems
• Inspect critical components using magnification tools to identify wear, damage, or defects
• Maintain and track component condition, history, and lifecycle using serial number tracking systems
• Ensure all rebuilt components meet quality and performance standards prior to reuse
• Identify and report issues that could impact production quality or machine performance
• Maintain and troubleshoot melt blown forming components
• Maintain organized work areas, tools, and storage systems for components and assemblies
• Follow all safety procedures and standard work instructions
• Maintain and assemble melt blown forming equipment
• Machining, grinding and polishing melt blown nozzles
• Ensure adequacy of replacement parts to eliminate unacceptable lost production time due to equipment quality.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required (maintenance mechanic, maintenance machinist or tool and die machinist experience or background preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precision work.
• Ability to follow structured processes and maintain accurate records
• Basic computer skills for tracking and documentation
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings required. Print call out details including parallelism, flatness, concentricity, and surface finishes is required. Ability to understand geometric tolerancing preferred.
• Ability to read measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers and comparators is required.
• Machinist math ability required. Usebasic arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry to solve for precise dimensions, speeds, and feeds in a shop environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training (1–2 months)
• Ability to work a day shift schedule (Monday–Friday)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple components and workflows

Note: The above working conditions are subject to change based on company policies and the nature of specific projects or assignments. Any modifications or updates will be communicated in a timely manner.

EEO Statement:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Rensa Filtration is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.