Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Maintenance Mechanical Tech

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

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

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Mechanical Tech in our Plant Engineering department, you will be maintaining equipment and facilities through quality workmanship, performed in a safe, timely and effective manner under the current policies and guidelines of 3M Prairie du Chien. This position will work a 12 hr night shift.

As a Maintenance Mechanical Tech, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Maintain, repair, install, and overhaul production and facilities equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical and pipefitting work, including installing, replacing, and changing machine parts; welding, threading, and properly hanging pipe systems; and using lathes and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment by inspecting and testing machine parts, identifying defects, reading work orders and specifications, and using schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to complete repairs and installations.
• Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoists, and other equipment, while accurately documenting maintenance and repair activities.
• Support maintenance operations and team development by assisting with apprentice training, monitoring contractors and other personnel, and performing additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting; OR completion of a federally certified journeyman program (8,000 hours) or equivalent formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training; OR a technical college degree in a mechanical field.

Pay & Benefits: 

• The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64 - $36.62/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Travel: May include up to [5%][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).