Technician Jobs in Alabama
Technician jobs in Alabama are active across automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare, with demand at every level from entry-level associates to senior specialists. The largest concentrations of openings are in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, where employers like Toyota, Boeing, and Ascension Health maintain substantial operations. Instrumentation, HVAC, and biomedical are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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LOCATION
United States, Alabama, Muscle Shoals
Remote Position:
No
November 2nd, 2026
Internship:
No
Apprenticeship:
No
Primary Purpose
The Mechanical Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal downtime
General Accountabilities
- Core Values: Emulate and lead by the Constellium Core Values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Transparency and Collaboration to safely achieve continuous improvement in profitability by meeting our customers’ needs
- Safety: Work to continually improve safety performance by reducing, and where possible, eliminating risk with the ultimate goal of an injury free work environment
- Quality: Support efforts to meet and exceed customer quality requirements, to deliver on-time, safely and efficiently
- Manufacturing Excellence: Support consistent and sustainable performance through standardization and measurable results (KPIs)
Key Accountabilities
- Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications
- Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, time cards, maintenance manuals, and surveys
- Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime
- Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
- Fabricates repair parts as necessary
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed); verifying receipt
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publication; establishing personal networks
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging
- Provide troubleshooting of Mechanical devices and equipment
- Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose the root cause of the problem
- Provide input for documentation and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- Test production equipment to perform functional testing
- Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all energy sources as the Authorized Person
- Updating daily logs and entering work orders
- Coordinate Contractors through the issuing of Work Permits (including safety release for confined space, hot work, elevated work, Job Hazard Analysis and others)
- Assist in training across functions
- Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards
- Proactive involvement in maintenance to report and prevent any deficiencies
- Reports to maintenance supervisor, and often works with engineers
- Responsible for keeping craft skills up to date through ongoing training
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time
Leadership Competencies, Technical Skills Requirement
- High school diploma or equivalent is required with over 7 years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting or a Two-year Industrial Maintenance degree with 5 years or more Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred
- Equipment maintenance, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision, job knowledge, productivity
- General hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging
- Operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment and cranes
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches
- Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred
- Asset care continuous improvement
- Maintenance systems familiarity - computerized maintenance management system, maintenance schedule, maintenance inventory
- Preventive Maintenance familiarity - condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance
- Maintenance planning and scheduling support tasks
- Root cause analysis, possess good mechanical and/or electrical experience
- Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with others as part of a team
- Be willing to learn, grow, and improve their job skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills
- Must possess complex problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
LOCATION
United States, Alabama, Muscle Shoals
Remote Position:
No
November 2nd, 2026
Internship:
No
Apprenticeship:
No
Primary Purpose
The Mechanical Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal downtime
General Accountabilities
- Core Values: Emulate and lead by the Constellium Core Values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Transparency and Collaboration to safely achieve continuous improvement in profitability by meeting our customers’ needs
- Safety: Work to continually improve safety performance by reducing, and where possible, eliminating risk with the ultimate goal of an injury free work environment
- Quality: Support efforts to meet and exceed customer quality requirements, to deliver on-time, safely and efficiently
- Manufacturing Excellence: Support consistent and sustainable performance through standardization and measurable results (KPIs)
Key Accountabilities
- Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications
- Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, time cards, maintenance manuals, and surveys
- Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime
- Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
- Fabricates repair parts as necessary
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed); verifying receipt
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publication; establishing personal networks
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging
- Provide troubleshooting of Mechanical devices and equipment
- Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose the root cause of the problem
- Provide input for documentation and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- Test production equipment to perform functional testing
- Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all energy sources as the Authorized Person
- Updating daily logs and entering work orders
- Coordinate Contractors through the issuing of Work Permits (including safety release for confined space, hot work, elevated work, Job Hazard Analysis and others)
- Assist in training across functions
- Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards
- Proactive involvement in maintenance to report and prevent any deficiencies
- Reports to maintenance supervisor, and often works with engineers
- Responsible for keeping craft skills up to date through ongoing training
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time
Leadership Competencies, Technical Skills Requirement
- High school diploma or equivalent is required with over 7 years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting or a Two-year Industrial Maintenance degree with 5 years or more Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred
- Equipment maintenance, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision, job knowledge, productivity
- General hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging
- Operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment and cranes
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches
- Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred
- Asset care continuous improvement
- Maintenance systems familiarity - computerized maintenance management system, maintenance schedule, maintenance inventory
- Preventive Maintenance familiarity - condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance
- Maintenance planning and scheduling support tasks
- Root cause analysis, possess good mechanical and/or electrical experience
- Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with others as part of a team
- Be willing to learn, grow, and improve their job skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills
- Must possess complex problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Technician Job Market in Alabama
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technician jobs across Alabama.
- Relevant Alabama state license or nationally recognized certification for the technical specialty
- Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools, testing equipment, or industry-specific systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field service or multi-site roles
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and proper handling of hazardous materials
Technician Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technician in Alabama?
The path depends on your specialty. Most Alabama technician roles require at minimum a technical diploma or associate degree from an institution like Jefferson State Community College, Calhoun Community College, or a technical college in the Alabama Community College System. Specialized fields carry additional requirements: HVAC technicians must hold an Alabama HVAC contractor or journeyman license issued through the Alabama Department of Labor, while biomedical and medical equipment technicians typically pursue CBET certification through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Which companies hire technicians in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring technicians in Alabama include CARVANA, Extended Stay Hotels, and InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's aerospace and automotive manufacturing base, anchored by Redstone Arsenal, the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, and major hospital systems in Birmingham, keeps consistent technician demand across the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most technician jobs?
Birmingham, Huntsville, and Decatur lead Alabama in technician openings. Huntsville's concentration of aerospace, defense contractors, and advanced manufacturing tied to Redstone Arsenal drives the largest share, while Birmingham's expansive healthcare and industrial sectors generate broad demand, and Mobile's shipbuilding and port logistics industries sustain steady openings in maintenance and instrumentation roles.
Are there remote technician jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. Most technician work is hands-on and site-specific, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the market. About 10% of technician openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be concentrated in technical support, software-driven diagnostics, or quality assurance functions that don't require physical presence on a production floor or clinical site.
How can I get hired as a technician in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is enrolling in a technical program at an Alabama Community College System school, then applying for apprenticeships or co-op placements that programs like Calhoun's Advanced Manufacturing Technology track offer in partnership with local employers. Toyota's manufacturing plant in Huntsville and several Ascension Health facilities in Birmingham run structured new-hire training programs for graduates without prior field experience. Candidates who hold a completed HVAC or biomedical equipment certification, even without job history, stand out over applicants without any credential.
Where can I find and apply to technician jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to technician jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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