Engineering Technician - Manufacturing

Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Administrative Assistant-Purchasing at its Huntsville, AL facility.

Why work at Schwarze?

At Schwarze, we strive to employ the most talented people in the industry. People who believe in getting the job done and those who take pride in what they do. We are dedicated to using a Total Performance Teamwork concept to produce, maintain, and market the finest, most durable, quality power sweeping equipment in the world. We offer one of the most comprehensive sweeper lines in the industry, including models for parking area cleaning, industrial sweeping, mall and shopping center sweeping, airport runway sweeping, street sweeping, milling cleanup and storm water runoff (PM-10) management. Schwarze offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Learning and Development Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy!
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

To learn more about Schwarze and this position, please visit our website at www.schwarze.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision work to support engineers and production teams in designing, testing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing systems and equipment. This role combines hands-on technical work with analytical tasks to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production processes.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Works with direction from manufacturing engineering to assist with process change implementation.
• Works with direction from manufacturing engineering to establish and coordinate part flow from backshop into the assembly process.
• Work alongside engineering to troubleshoot equipment issues and provide technical support to production teams.
• Schedule and assist with performing preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Serve as a backup to nesting and dxf import, and prototype fixturing/tooling.
• Assist with manufacturing engineering to verify nesting and material optimization.
• Capture and collect data through RF scanners and enter into various databases.
• Train operators on standard operating procedures and put together best practices.
• Perform time studies to determine optimization for product flow.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• Knowledge in CAD software to create technical drawings and 3D models.
• Ability to read and technically interpret engineering drawings. Able to read and understand technical manuals.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, sheet metal fabrication, and machinist experience preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions. Reading and comprehension of work related materials.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED certificate required. Associate degree in manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, or related field.

Knowledge of press brake, and laser operations preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing setting.

Frequent standing and walking on concrete surface.