Industrial Mechanic*

3M; Cordova (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible 

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M Cordova is actively seeking an Industrial Mechanic to maintain, repair, install and overhaul production equipment and facilities, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and boilers. You will troubleshoot, service and document activity, working safely under 3M policies in Cordova, IL.

This role may operate on 12‑hour rotating shifts (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) and requires a High School Diploma/GED plus 5+ years in industrial maintenance or equivalent journeyman training; strong teamwork and safety

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting; OR completion of a federally certified journeyman program (8,000 hours) or equivalent formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training; OR a technical college degree in a mechanical field.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays as well as working overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install, and overhaul production equipment and facilities, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical and pipefitting work, including installing, replacing, and changing machine parts; welding, threading, and properly hanging pipe systems; and using lathes and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment by inspecting and testing machine parts, identifying defects, reading work orders and specifications, and using schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to complete repairs and installations.
• Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoists, and other equipment, while accurately documenting maintenance and repair activities.
• Support maintenance operations and team development by assisting with apprentice training, monitoring contractors and other personnel, and performing additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Journeyman program or mechanical trade

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman program or mechanical field training

Job description

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 is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

Industrial Mechanic

Location: Cordova, IL

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role (Job Description)

As a Mechanic, 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 Summary: Maintain equipment and facilities through quality workmanship, performed in a safe, timely and effective manner under the current policies and guidelines of 3M Cordova. This position may work on rotating swing shifts, 6am – pm & 6pm – 6am.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By Safely performing Mechanic duties, including but not limited to:

• Maintain, repair, install, and overhaul production equipment and facilities, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical and pipefitting work, including installing, replacing, and changing machine parts; welding, threading, and properly hanging pipe systems; and using lathes and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment by inspecting and testing machine parts, identifying defects, reading work orders and specifications, and using schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to complete repairs and installations.
• Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoists, and other equipment, while accurately documenting maintenance and repair activities.
• Support maintenance operations and team development by assisting with apprentice training, monitoring contractors and other personnel, and performing additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Your Skills And Expertise

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

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting; OR completion of a federally certified journeyman program (8,000 hours) or equivalent formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training; OR a technical college degree in a mechanical field.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays as well as working overtime as needed.

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Work Location

On-site in Cordova, IL

Travel

None

Relocation Assistance

NA

Legal Authorization

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.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

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.

Pay Transparency

The starting rate of pay for this position is $49.20/hr. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The starting rate of pay for this position is $49.20, with the potential to reach $51.20. 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 including 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/.

Benefits Overview

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

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.

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.