Maintenance Tech II

3M Vietnam; Oak Hills (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Oak Hills, CA seeks a Maintenance Tech II to join a global team. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, valves, and control devices; perform preventive and predictive maintenance; move and install equipment; and help document PM actions.

This on-site role requires weekend/overtime availability and familiarity with PIVs like Forklift and WAVs. Start rate is $40.32/hr with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher; 5 years mechanical or electrical maintenance experience (including apprenticeship).
• Available for weekend work, overtime, rotating shifts, and/or short notice shift coverage.
• Experience operating PIVs including Forklift and WAV.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical equipment and components, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, and gearboxes.
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves, piping, and pumping systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drive controls, PLCs, sensors and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on equipment and facility utilities.
• Move, rig, hoist, lift, position, level, and align equipment; operate forklifts and WAVs.
• Review work orders, identify labor and material needs, maintain PM records, and procure parts.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, contractors; assist with training; basic welding.

Skills

Forklift operation

PIVs operation

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Overtime/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Shop equipment setup

Portable power tools

Job description

Maintenance Tech II

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

Maintenance Tech II

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As a Maintenance Tech II, 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

• Mechanical Systems: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical equipment and components, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, mounting systems, gearboxes, transmissions, clutches, brakes, couplings, drive linkages, gas-fired and electric process ovens, and related production equipment, while adhering to established safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
• Pumps & Fluid Systems: Maintain and repair pumps, valves, piping, and pumping systems, including vacuum, hydraulic, chemical feed, centrifugal, gear, vane, auger, screw, and pneumatic diaphragm pumps.
• Electrical & Controls: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drive controls, I/O systems, PLC devices and logic, electrical sensors and field devices, AC/DC electrical equipment, wiring, fuses, micro switches, proximity switches, photo eyes, and other control system components, following applicable electrical safety requirements and procedures.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment, material handling and lifting systems, facility utilities, safety devices, and other plant assets; establish, update, review, and optimize preventive maintenance programs and equipment PM schedules.
• Equipment Installation & Material Handling: Move, rig, hoist, lift, position, level, and align equipment, machinery, and materials using standard maintenance practices; operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts and WAVs.
• Maintenance Planning & Documentation: Review and prioritize work orders, identify labor and material requirements, maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation, manage PM records within the Maintenance Management System, and identify and procure parts needed for maintenance activities and engineering projects.
• Collaboration, Training & Continuous Improvement: Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and maintenance team members to support safe and reliable operations; participate in maintenance communication processes, assist with technical training of coworkers, perform basic welding and fabrication activities, and contribute to continuous improvement and special project initiatives.

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:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution and Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience (including apprenticeship experience) in a private, public, government or military environment
• Available for weekend work, working overtime, rotating shifts, and/or short notice shift coverage
• Experience operating PIVs including Forklift and WAV

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

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

• 7+ years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, formal industrial maintenance training, or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification.
• Manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in nonwoven fibers, web coating, converting, or other continuous-process environments.
• Experience with machining, including the setup and operation of shop equipment and portable power tools.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Work location

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work onsite at the 3M Oak Hills, CA location.
• Travel: N/A
• Relocation: N/A

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency

The starting rate of pay for multi craft position is $40.32/hr. This targeted compensation 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/ This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The starting rate of pay for this position is $40.32, with the potential to reach $40.32 . 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/.

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.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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