Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Multi-Craft)

Schwarze Industries Sweepers

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Complete minor electrical work: replace/repair fixtures, wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, and fuses. Broad familiarity with shop machinery and equipment: shop tools, forklifts, cranes, welding machines, hoists, and air compressors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHuntsville, AL

    Description

    A day in the life

    Working with moderate oversight, you’ll keep our production lines and facility running smoothly. Your multi-craft expertise spans installation, diagnostics, repair, and care of equipment under safety-focused, predictive, and preventive maintenance programs. You’ll also handle routine building upkeep across disciplines such as carpentry, electrical, and HVAC.

    What you’ll handle

    • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment within safety, predictive, and preventive frameworks.
    • Perform routine building maintenance in carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, and related areas.
    • Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on manufacturing assets.
    • Read and apply information from equipment manuals, diagrams, engineering specifications, and work orders.
    • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant infrastructure.
    • Use hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
    • Complete minor electrical work: replace/repair fixtures, wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, and fuses.
    • Handle minor plumbing: repair leaks in drains/faucets and unclog drains.
    • Perform light painting, carpentry, and masonry tasks as needed.
    • Review, track, and maintain daily/monthly inspection sheets for company tools and equipment.
    • Coordinate schedules and communication with outside contractors and vendors.
    • Follow safety procedures and keep work areas clean and orderly.
    • Pitch in to support other departments when required.

    What you bring

    • Strong mechanical aptitude; basic math and computer data entry skills.
    • Broad familiarity with shop machinery and equipment: shop tools, forklifts, cranes, welding machines, hoists, and air compressors.
    • Working knowledge of electrical repair, plumbing, welding, basic HVAC, and pneumatics.
    • Resourceful troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
    • Clear written and verbal communication; ability to read operations and parts manuals.
    • Qualified to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.
    • Comfort climbing stairs/ladders up to 25 feet; able to work indoors and outdoors.
    • Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled.
    • Consistent use of PPE: steel toe shoes, hearing protection devices, and safety glasses.

    Education & experience

    • High school diploma or GED preferred.
    • Minimum five (5) years of related maintenance experience.

    Physical & schedule demands

    • Lift 51 lbs. regularly during 8–10 hour shifts; continuous standing.
    • Availability for overtime and/or weekend work as assigned.

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