Job Description:

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic

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.

“I’ve seen firsthand how 3M is 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 they’re making around the world, and that they know they’re valued.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic, 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,

•  Maintain work order documentation and data entry into the MP2 Maintenance Program


• Capable of quickly coming up to speed and becoming fully competent in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment such as, but not limited to, Conveyors, Dot matrix printers, pumps, mixers, dispensing units for fluids, air-vey units, presses, small ovens, hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Electrical control systems, Extruder systems…


• Perform needed metal fabrication, repair, and welding for support of manufacturing as required


• Troubleshooting using programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with equipment operators, other maintenance team members, engineers and equipment vendors

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.


• Minimum Three (3) years of combined Industrial Maintenance and Electrical experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.

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

• Two-year technical degree or completion of a technical journeyman/certificate program


• Strong knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s


• Experience with fabrication equipment including welding and general machine shop tools


• Experience with and ability to troubleshoot, repair and install up to 480 VAC systems, power supplies, electrical panels, disconnects, breakers, fuses, bending conduit, safety interlocks, relays, AC and DC drives, variable frequency drives, motor controls, motor starters, contactors, switches, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment


• Strong background in electrical preventative maintenance as well as basic knowledge of electrical code covering laws of installation of electrical equipment; use test equipment, such V.O.M., Ammeters, DVM, signal generators, logic analyzers and probes, chart recorder, and other related equipment.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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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