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Job Description

Job Description:

3M is seeking candidates for a Systems Control Tech/PLC Tech/Industrial Electrician in Detroit, Michigan.

Full- time 1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm)
Starting Rate: $36.00 with the ability to reach $44.38
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 Systems Control 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:

Leading preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to: AC/DC drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, process controllers, stepper & servo motors, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and plant support equipment
Implementing automated system upgrades and improvements
Determining best practices that comply with all corporate, plant and department safety rules for systems control
Supporting engineering, production, and maintenance of production, converting, assembly and packaging equipment; troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, installation, and start-up of new equipment
Creating an environment that supports all department in the attainment of customer satisfaction

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, an associate degree/2 year certificate in a Maintenance related field OR

2 years of Industrial Electrical experience in a Manufacturing environment

Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed

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

Five (5) years of technical experience in a Manufacturing environment,
Experience with reliability analysis, predictive (PdM), and preventative maintenance (PM)
Motivation to learn and grow

Work location: Onsite – Detroit, MI

Travel: No Travel

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.

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For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $36.00/hour with the ability to reach $44.38/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/.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $36.00, with the potential to reach $37.77 . 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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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.

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