What to Do If You Have Two Shifts
How TotalCare IT handles service & support for manufacturers with multiple shifts
Many Idaho manufacturers operate beyond the standard workday — and TotalCare IT is built to support that. Whether your operations run one shift or two (or even more), our monitoring and response systems ensure your technology works as hard as your team does.
Your Security Never Stops
Your systems are protected around the clock. Our 24/7 monitoring and security services keep an eye on your network, servers, and critical applications — even when your lights are still on after 5pm. We’re alerted immediately to any signs of trouble so issues can be addressed before they turn into downtime.
Service Desk Availability
Our Service Desk is staffed and ready to help from 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. During these hours, you can reach our engineers directly for any IT support needs.
After-Hours Emergencies
For manufacturing teams working evening or night shifts, there’s always an engineer on call for emergencies after hours.
If your second shift runs into a critical issue — such as a work stoppage or a system/application failure — simply call 208-881-0304 and press 1 for after-hours support. You’ll be connected to our on-call engineer, who will either resolve the issue immediately or guide you on next steps.
Non-Emergency Requests After Hours
If the issue isn’t critical, please submit a ticket and we’ll take care of it the next business day. This approach helps our engineers stay rested and sharp during regular support hours — which ensures faster, more reliable service for everyone.
Not Sure If It’s an Emergency?
If you’re ever unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, just call the on-call engineer. They’ll help you determine whether it’s something we can tackle right away or if it’s best handled during normal hours.
FAQ for Manufacturers Running Two Shifts
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How does TotalCare IT support a two-shift operation?
We provide 24/7 monitoring and security for your entire IT environment, and our service desk is staffed from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. After hours, our on-call engineers are available for emergencies — so your second shift always has a resource to reach if something goes wrong.
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What counts as an “emergency” after hours?
We define emergencies as situations that cause a work stoppage or a critical system or application outage. In other words, anything that prevents your team from doing their job. If you’re unsure, call the on-call engineer — they’ll let you know whether it’s something we can fix right away or something that can safely wait until morning.
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How do we reach support after hours?
Just call 208-881-0304 and press 1 for after-hours support. You’ll be connected directly to our on-call engineer, who can help determine the next steps and provide immediate assistance if needed.
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Can we communicate with TotalCare IT through Slack or Microsoft Teams?
Yes! For companies that prefer to collaborate in Slack or Teams, we can create dedicated support channels directly within your workspace.
This allows your employees to communicate with our team in the same tool they already use daily. Tickets are still triaged and managed through our standard system to ensure proper tracking and response times — but the communication feels more natural and connected.
We see ourselves as an extension of your team, so whether it’s through Slack, Teams, email, or phone — we’re right there with you.
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What if our shifts overlap or run overnight?
That’s no problem. Our 24/7 monitoring ensures your systems remain protected at all times, and our on-call engineers are available no matter when an issue arises. We’ll work with you to understand your production schedule so we can tailor our response and communication to fit your operations.
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How do you handle system updates or maintenance without interrupting production?
We coordinate updates and maintenance windows around your production schedule, often performing work during planned downtimes or between shifts. We aim to minimize disruption while still keeping systems secure and up to date.
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Can we have separate points of contact for each shift?
Yes, if that’s helpful for coordination. We can designate shift-specific contacts or distribution lists so that each team’s requests and updates are clearly tracked and communicated.
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What if our production systems need specialized support?
We work with many manufacturers who use specialized ERP, MES, or machine control software. If your systems have unique requirements, we’ll coordinate with your software vendor or in-house expert to ensure seamless support.