Industrial Maintenance Technician in Huntsville, Alabama at Runergy Alabama Inc

We're looking for a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our highly automated, state-of-the-art glass production equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll be the person the line counts on — diagnosing issues fast, performing preventive maintenance that stops breakdowns before they start, and keeping production moving in a facility that supports the growing solar industry.

Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule — Day (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) or Night (6:00 PM–6:00 AM)
Training: Paid training period, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM for approximately 4 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment: tempering furnace/laminators, automated cutting systems, automated insulating equipment, and spacer forming/assembly equipment
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production and assembly equipment to maximize uptime and equipment lifespan
• Respond promptly to unplanned downtime and breakdown calls during shift
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, pneumatic, industrial electrical, and controls systems using multimeters and diagnostic tools
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA and plant safety standards, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Document all work orders accurately in CMMS and maintain detailed maintenance records
• Initiate purchase requisitions promptly to keep critical spare parts stocked
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical) in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, industrial electrical systems, controls (PLC/HMI exposure a plus), and mechanical processes
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and multimeters
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems preferred

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational certificate in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related trade preferred — equivalent hands-on experience or military maintenance background welcomed
• Ability to work the rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends per rotation

Work Environment

• Climate-varied manufacturing floor; standing, walking, lifting, and working around automated equipment throughout shift, with reasonable accommodations available

• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical) in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, industrial electrical systems, controls (PLC/HMI exposure a plus), and mechanical processes
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and multimeters
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems preferred

• Associate degree or vocational certificate in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related trade preferred — equivalent hands-on experience or military maintenance background welcomed
• Ability to work the rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends per rotation