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Job Description

Job Description:

Machinist

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 Machinist, 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:

Support all aspects of plant operations involving mechanical maintenance by responding to plant service calls under the direction of the maintenance department supervisor and/or the production shift supervisor.
Ensuring mechanical integrity in the work performed is critical dimension in this job.
Assignments include maintaining production equipment & plant operations consisting of all process & packaging equipment, as well as basic electrical components. Other assignments include equipment modification & new equipment installation work.
Utilize the Shop Work Order system to accurately track maintenance costs and for recording status and completion of all work performed.
Obtain training & certification on plant safety & housekeeping rules, and any mandated corporate or government regulations regarding environmental, safety & health issues.
Demonstrate safe work methods and practices daily, while working in the professional manner expected of a skilled tradesman.
Select proper tools & materials for task at hand. Use cutting & burning equipment, and proper rigging equipment when required.
Use sound troubleshooting techniques to keep plant process equipment up and running efficiently. Lead troubleshooting efforts when necessary. Coordinate other craft resources when required to complete a given task.
Must be able to be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection. Must be clean-shaven and pass respiratory fit testing. If an accommodation is needed, please see Human Resources.

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)

Minimum of 5 years of machinist experience in Industrial Maintenance in a private, public, government, or military environment
This is a required 8 hour/daytime Monday-Friday position.
This position may require working off-shifts. Working overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed

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

Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M testing as a part of the selection process
Basic computer knowledge
Working knowledge of mechanical power systems & related equipment; including but not limited to the following: gear reducers, pumps, cylinders, piping & plumbing, steam generation systems, hydraulics, etc.
Knowledge & experience in all types of mechanical tools and related equipment and instruments used in industrial plant applications.
Must possess normal compliment of mechanical maintenance hand tools.
Possess sound mechanical troubleshooting skills and demonstrate the ability to diagnose & correct mechanical malfunctions.
Experience in new construction & major modification work.
Ability to layout job scope for new equipment installations, equipment modifications, & system upgrades
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other people
Ability and desire to work as a multi-skilled mechanical craftsperson

Pay & Benefits:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $39.70 – $41.79 with the potential to meet $41.79 after 6 months. 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 0%

Relocation Assistance: Not 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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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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