Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Lathe Operator I

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“For more than 30 years at 3M, I’ve seen firsthand how it’s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we’re making around the world” – Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman, 3M

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Lathe Operator I you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Verifies and documents in-process inspections for conformance to specifications.


• Visually inspects at various operating steps/operations for product/material defects and that the product is properly identified to maintain traceability.


• Read measuring devices (micrometer, calipers, protractors, and etc.) and core print, face cores, turn outside diameter, bore holes, select and sharpen tools, change parts on the CNC machine

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)


• Work First Shift (6AM – 4:30PM, Monday - Thursday), ability to work on weekends, working overtime, rotating shifts, and/or short notice shift coverage

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and basic mathematical calculations.


• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and communicate in English


• Experience in a manufacturing, private, public, government or military environment, preferably in non-woven fibers, web coating or a related industry.


• Requires production and inspection experience to perform duties. Operate equipment following department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).


• Must possess basic computer skills.


• Must be able to understand basic CAD drawings/prints.

Travel: May include up to (0%)

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

This posting is for a Lathe Operator I position at 3M Montrose, CO. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Lathe Operator I openings occur at 3M Montrose, CO, and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition.  Eligible applications will be kept open and active until 6 MONTHS FROM INITIAL POSTING.  After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

As of May 26th 2021, MESP testing is no longer required for this role

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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