Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Multi-Craft)

Schwarze Industries Sweepers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwarze Industries Sweepers in Huntsville, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to keep production lines and facility assets running smoothly under safety-focused programs. You’ll perform installation, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of maintenance experience, and the ability to work overtime/weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum five years related maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read operations and parts manuals.
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, HVAC, electrical, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment within safety, predictive, and preventive frameworks.
• Perform routine building maintenance in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and related areas.
• Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and apply manuals, diagrams, engineering specifications, and work orders.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on machines, plant infrastructure.
• Use hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Electrical repair

HVAC basics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Carpentry basics

Reading manuals

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A day in the lifeWorking 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 handleInstall, 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 bringStrong 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 & experienceHigh school diploma or GED preferred.Minimum five (5) years of related maintenance experience.Physical & schedule demandsLift 51 lbs. regularly during 8–10 hour shifts; continuous standing.Availability for overtime and/or weekend work as assigned.