Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Construction Electrician

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.

“One of the best parts of my job is feeling the impact of 93,000 3Mers collaborating around the world and seeing the difference they’re able to make in people’s lives.” – Julie Bushman, executive vice president of International Operations at 3M

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Construction Electrician 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:

• Build electrical panels, run conduit, wiring and install systems.


• Installation and modification of facilities and production equipment, including: electrical, electronic, robotics, low voltage systems, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.


• Work with other PE groups to maintain the reliability of the plant and production equipment. Work with engineering on equipment & facility upgrades. This includes working from prints, working with outside vendors, determining supplies needed and ordering of parts.


• Be aware of and follow the National Electrical Code & 3M Manual 80 Standards.


• Must become familiar with plant layout and equipment.


• Possess good customer relations and effective communication skills (including basic use of a PC).


• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.


• Provide team support to internal customers.

Your Skills and Expertise 

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


• Journeyman’s License issued by or recognized by the state of Minnesota OR 1080 hours of documented Military School  in  Electrical Studies (documentation will be required)

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

• Technical knowledge and practical application skills in the Construction Electrician trade or related disciplines.


• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and symbols for this trade.


• Future certification for PIV’s, respirators and aerial lifts will be required.


• This position will require successful completion of internal 3M Construction Electrician (or other) training.

Travel: May include up to (5%) (domestic)

Relocation: Is 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. 

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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