Lead Maintenance Tech – Fabrication & Facilities

Alamo Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays per year

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disab

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent "

Job summary

Schwarze Industries, a member of Alamo Group Inc., in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Maintenance Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance across facilities on first shift. You will oversee fabrication equipment, assembly lines, and facility infrastructure to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with company standards.

The role requires five or more years of related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and leadership to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years’ related experience.
• Ability to lift 51 lbs and work 8–10 hour shifts.
• Willingness to overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for fabrication equipment, including laser cutters, press brakes, forklifts, and other production machinery.
• Lead and manage the maintenance team to ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and facility repair needs.
• Coordinate and supervise repairs and maintenance of all campus facilities, including fabrication shops, assembly lines, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment service logs, and facility inspections.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Safety teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external contractors for specialized maintenance and repair services.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards related to equipment safety and facility maintenance.
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, including procurement of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Support capital improvement projects and facility upgrades as needed.
• Provide daily/bi-daily status updates on equipment and verification that all task prerequisites have been met and tasks on track to ETA’s provided.
• May assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schwarze Industries, a member of Alamo Group Inc., in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Maintenance Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance across facilities on first shift. You will oversee fabrication equipment, assembly lines, and facility infrastructure to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with company standards.

The role requires five or more years of related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and leadership to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.