Process Tech I - Liquid Paint
Polaris · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Polaris (automotive) in Huntsville, AL. “Meets Expectations” or above rating on annual performance review.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Welding
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 128 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 22%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Polaris
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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This plant: Polaris in Huntsville
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Full description from PolarisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Candidates are eligible to obtain the Process Technician I role if they show superior performance and technical competency. A candidate must meet the following
responsibilities
for the position.
- ◆Strong attendance record – “Exceeds Expectations”
- ◆“Meets Expectations” or above rating on annual performance review
Responsibilities
- ◆Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations
- ◆Troubleshoot basic mechanical systems
- ◆Assist with PM and basic repair activities as appropriate
- ◆Support development and implementation of autonomous maintenance
- ◆Document standard procedures for technician and operator tasks
- ◆Maintain data logs for documented processes in liquid paint
- ◆Understanding of Environmental Compliance
requirements
for operations and waste streams
- ✓Ensure proper startup of system before production begins.
- ✓Communicate clearly between shifts all activities performed and status updates on projects.
- ✓Assist production as needed to keep downtime to a minimum
Polaris Huntsville Internal Promotion / Transfer
Requirements
- ✓New Hires must have 1-year Continuous Service from Polaris Hire Date
- ✓6 Months Between Department Transfers or Promotions
- ✓No Active Corrective Actions
- ✓2 or less Attendance Points
- ✓Must have received a 'Meets Expectation' in the most recent performance review, if applicable.
- ✓Resume Required
- ✓Interview Required
- ✓Candidates already assigned to the work unit (Assembly, Weld, Materials, Quality, etc. ) will be considered first . If a suitable candidate is not identified , all other eligible candidates will be considered.
- ✓Failure to attend a scheduled interview (No Show), without notice, will result in being ineligible for future roles for 6 months.
- ✓If selected for the position, you are required to move into the position upon the effective date . If you are no longer interested in the position, you must withdraw prior to an offer being presented . If unable to accept the position as expected, you will be ineligible for future roles for 1 year from the date of refusal.
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to be considered for the premium
- •High School Diploma or GED
- •2-year related technical degree preferred.
- •Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
- •Exhibit proficiency in the required skills, abilities and
Skills and Abilities
- •Must have broad technical knowledge.
- •Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- •Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- •Training or experience with robotic systems is a plus
- •Must be a team player, flexible with work schedule/assignments and exhibit Polaris values.
- •Must be able to work with little or no supervision and complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
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