Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist

Schwarze Industries Sweepers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwarze Industries Sweepers is seeking a maintenance technician to own the health of our production equipment and facility systems. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components, while performing routine PMs and supporting HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry tasks as needed.

You will collaborate with vendors, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a clean, organized work environment under 5S principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Five or more years of related maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and basic math/computer data entry skills.
• General knowledge of shop machinery—tools, forklifts, cranes, welding machines, hoists, air compressors.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment health: install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machines and facility systems.
• Perform routine PMs on machines, plant equipment, and facilities.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to complete work safely and on time.
• Follow 5S principles to keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Assist other teams when needed and support basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatics tasks.

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on diagnosing tough equipment issues, switching seamlessly between electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems? Are you equally comfortable with a multimeter, a wrench, a schematic, and a work order? If so, you’ll feel right at home keeping our production equipment and facility assets reliable and safe.What will you take on?Ownership of equipment health: install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machines and facility systems within safety, predictive, and preventive programs.Building maintenance support in areas like basic electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.Hands-on diagnostics across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.Use of manuals, diagrams, engineering specs, and work orders to plan and execute service.Routine PMs on machines, plant equipment, and facilities.Operation of hand/power tools, hoists, cranes, and material-handling equipment.Light electrical tasks: replace/repair fixtures, wall switches/outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, and fuses.Light plumbing: fix minor leaks in drains/faucets; clear clogged drains.Occasional painting, carpentry, and masonry work to keep the facility in top shape.Document and maintain daily/monthly inspection checklists for tools and equipment.Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to complete work safely and on time.Practice 5S principles—clean, orderly, and safe work areas at all times.Jump in to help other teams when needed.What do you need to succeed?Good mechanical aptitude plus basic math and computer data entry capability.General knowledge of shop machinery: shop tools, forklifts, cranes, welding machines, hoists, and air compressors.Understanding of electrical repairs, plumbing, welding, basic HVAC, and pneumatics.Strong troubleshooting instincts and problem-solving skills.Effective verbal and written communication; ability to interpret operation and parts manuals.Ability to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.Comfort working indoors and outdoors; able to climb stairs/ladders up to 25 feet.Flexibility for overtime and/or weekend schedules.Reliable use of PPE: steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.Background that fitsHigh school diploma or GED preferred.Five (5) or more years of related maintenance experience.Physical realities of the jobRegularly lift 51 lbs. during 8–10 hour shifts with continuous standing.Overtime and/or weekend work may be required.