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Job Description

Job Description:

Tool & Die Maker

3M is seeking candidates for a Tool & Die Maker in Monroe, North Carolina.

Full- time 1st Shift
Starting Rate: $33.28
New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
Health, vision and dental start day one
Employee stock discount
401K Match of 5%

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 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 Tool & Die Maker, 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 production concerns and be skilled in building & repairing tooling fixtures & dies Provides timely, clear, detailed communication to production and maintenance department supervision regarding the status of any production or facility support equipment issues
Build and repair tooling fixtures and dies following established methods and procedures
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure that fixtures and dies perform in a manner that meets manufacturing requirements
Work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal descriptions
Build, sharpen, repair, and modify fixtures that are currently in use in the manufacturing areas
Work independently having minimum supervision using CNC milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill presses and other related machining equipment producing tight tolerance parts
Heat treat parts that may require hardening and assemble these parts into required tooling
Follow safety policies and procedures and operate equipment in a manner that meets these requirements (see below)
Maintain & support 7S initiatives & practices
Knowledge in the use of Gibbs CAM or some other type of CNC PC based software system for programming CNC equipment is a plus
Work with engineering and production personnel to support facility initiatives targeted at improving safety, cost, quality, and delivery. Initiatives will involve activities such as installation of new equipment and systems, improving or modifying existing equipment, developing detailed PM instructions, identifying needed spare parts and stocking levels, assisting with maintaining facility equipment documentation

Your Skills and Expertise

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

Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start)
Tool Journeyman certification or Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology
3 years’ experience as a Tool & Die Maker
Experience using various hand powered tools, precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, etc

Work location: Onsite – Monroe, North Carolina

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain “non-U.S. persons” (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, “Temporary Residents” (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees’ U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company’s sole election.

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.

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The starting rate of pay for this position is $33.28. 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/
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $33.28, with the potential to reach $34.78 . 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/.
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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