Maintenance Tech: 2nd Shift
Polaris · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Polaris (automotive) in Huntsville, AL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1785 maintenance 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 44 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 58%
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ PLC 51%
- Tooling 29%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Polaris in Huntsville
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Full description from PolarisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and systems, ensuring that they meet legal
requirements
and health and safety standards. The Facilities Maintenance Tech is responsible for the ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical and other installed systems including fire and security alarms.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform on going preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems.
- ◆Maintains, operates all HVAC systems and associated equipment, and monitor the building automation system.
- ◆Perform general maintenance (e.g. change light bulbs, painting, drywall repairs, plumbing repairs, etc.) and other manual repairs as needed;
- ◆Review and understand equipment and methods of operations
- ◆Perform facility inspections and complete/submit associated Work Orders.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of electrical and pneumatic hoists to support production.
- ◆Monitor and repair compressed air system as needed.
- ◆Maintain compliance to City, County, State ordinance and codes;
- ◆Support any after-hours building needs and activities as required;
- ◆Complete tasks as part of a team or on your own.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for accurate installation and repairs.
- ◆Operate a range of equipment, including motor control and switchgear, as well as conveyors and PLCs, safely.
- ◆Ensure that corporate policies, procedures, and operational safety
requirements
are followed.
- ✓Work with low to medium-voltage equipment, control systems, motors, and other industrial machinery.
- ✓Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair work.
- ✓Follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
Industrial Facility Maintenance
Qualifications
& Skills
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
- ✓Working knowledge of electrical codes and regulations
- ✓Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical problems
- ✓Strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills
- ✓Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces
- ✓Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
- ✓Proficiency in using electrical tools, testing equipment, and hand tools.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
- ✓Flexibility to work in shifts and respond to emergency situations.
- ✓Physical stamina and ability to work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
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At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Work Environment
- •Manufacturing environment
- •Exposure to both hot and cold environments
- •Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times