Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician

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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Maintenance Technician, 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:

• Troubleshoot/Repair mechanical equipment and components such as: bearings, bushings, gear boxes, pump seals, clutches, brakes, drive components, valves, motors, and couplings.
• Troubleshoot/Adjust mechanical equipment such as: hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment, variable speed power transmission systems, conveyors, HVAC systems, and extruders.
• Determining … Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments repair parts or correcting existing parts.
• Supporting maintenance team by assisting in mechanical repair and troubleshooting.
• Creating by making program modifications and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and controls systems & programs.

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:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Possess a two (2) year technical diploma/degree or higher in a Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Systems/Process Automation or Maintenance discipline from an accredited institution OR possess a minimum of three (3) years' maintenance experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• The position will require working overtime, weekend, holiday, shift work, and on call work.

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

• Five (5) years' experience of manufacturing, equipment installation and troubleshooting maintenance support.
• Good problem solving, troubleshooting, and reasoning ability. Self-motivated, team orientated, and good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skills of mechanical concepts needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and electrical devices.
• Direct Proven skill level in working with original equipment manuals, prints, drawings, and reading/understanding ladder logic.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Drives, and components, & Siemens Step7 PLCs, Drives, and components. Comfortable working with 480VAC and 700VDC electrical systems.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international)

Relocation Assistance: May be 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

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $31.05, with the potential to of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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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