Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)

3m; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 51,935 - 53,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

3M is seeking an Electrical Systems Technician in Ames, IA. This role includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic equipment, creating a culture of safety, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED with substantial maintenance experience.

Benefits include competitive pay starting at $37.70 to $38.76 per hour, health insurance from the first day, and up to three weeks of paid vacation in the first year.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
• Three years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment, including drives and PLCs.
• Create a culture of safety and compliance in maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic equipment

Preventative maintenance

Robotics and automation

Compliance enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in robotics or automation

Job description

Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting between $37.70 to $38.76 per hour.
• Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
• Twelve company holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic equipment including drives, PLCs, robotics, and electronics.
• Creating a culture of safety and compliance in the production environment through preventative maintenance and repair of critical equipment.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing, moving, replacing, modifying, troubleshooting, diagnosing, adjusting, calibrating, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (completed prior to start) AND three years of industrial maintenance experience.
• OR a technical degree, diploma or higher in robotics, automation technology, industrial robotics & automation, robotics/automated systems technician, or another multi‑craft technology program (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five years of industrial maintenance experience is an added advantage.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for an employment visa.

Location & Travel

Ames, IA

May include up to 5% domestic travel.

Relocation assistance is not authorized.

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.