Pilot Plant TechnicianCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 RoleAs a Pilot Plant Technician 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:Maintaining a safe working environment.Supporting development of technologies and processes.Preparing and operating experimental, prototype or production equipment.
Provides general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment.Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process. Making equipment adjustments to correct the problems.Performing quality testing. Interprets and provides feedback on quality results.
Adjusts machinery to meet specifications based on test results.Maintaining record of run conditions and quality test results. Produces necessary reports.Participating and occasionally serving as team leader in various pilot plant teams.Working rotating shifts and overtimeYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)One (1) year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Associates/Two Year Technical degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionExtrusion experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with Film web handlingCoating experienceExperience with nonwovens processes and/or equipmentExperience with injection molding processes and/or equipmentStrong mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skillsAbility to complete work with little supervision and work well in a team environmentGood written and verbal communication skillsPersonal flexibility to handle change within the workplaceMicrosoft Office proficientWork location:Maplewood CenterTravel: May include up to 5% domesticRelocation Assistance: Is not authorizedThis Position requires rotating shifts and overtimeMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).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.