Maintenance Technician - Boiler House*

USA 3M Company; Cordova (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Boiler House in Cordova, IL. The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance of boiler and utility systems, with opportunities to train apprentices and supervise contractor activities.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in industrial maintenance or a recognized journeyman program, plus a technical mechanical degree. 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends; on-site employment in Cordova. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older to be considered.
• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting and/or completion of a Federally-Certified Journeyman program or equivalent; or a technical degree in mechanical field.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays; on-site in Cordova, IL.
• Travel none; relocation NA; must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boiler house equipment and utilities across the site.
• Run laboratory samples and required testing; maintain accurate records and calibrations.
• Respond to safety emergencies and assist in maintaining site security and compliance.
• Assist in training utility apprentices and supervise contractors; participate in ongoing regulatory training.
• Identify opportunities for safety, cost reduction and reliability improvements; support overall site operations.

Skills

Boiler systems

Industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman/technical degree

Job description

Job Description: JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician – Boiler House LOCATION: Cordova, IL

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. 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:

• Safely performing Mechanic duties, including but not limited to: Utilities Operations & Equipment Maintenance: Safely operate and maintain equipment and systems throughout the site, including boiler house equipment, water pumping systems, fire protection systems, RO & CDI systems, air compressor systems, emergency generators, IX regeneration distillation operations, well field systems, recycled water systems, sprinkler systems, emergency pumping systems, and monitoring systems.
• Laboratory Testing & Recordkeeping: Run laboratory samples and other required testing, including quarterly APG, monthly IEPA, and grab samples; maintain accurate daily records of laboratory test results and operating conditions; identify improvement opportunities; maintain laboratory inventory (including ordering supplies and chemicals); and perform laboratory instrument calibrations.
• Safety, Emergency Response & Security: Respond to emergency squad calls in a capacity predetermined by supervision; assist in maintaining site security during off-shifts and weekends by making assigned rounds of outlying buildings and areas as defined by supervision; and perform all work in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operating requirements.
• Training, Oversight & Team Support: Assist in training utility apprentices; monitor the activities of other personnel working in Utilities, including contractors; participate in ongoing training; and complete required regulatory training, including hazardous material training provided during orientation and annually thereafter.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Support: Identify opportunities for and participate in safety, cost reduction, and reliability improvement activities; support overall site operations; and perform other duties as necessary to meet business and operational needs.

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
• Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting and/or a completion of a Federally-Certified Journeyman (8,000 hours) formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training program or equivalent. Or a college degree from a technical school in the mechanical field.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays as well as working overtime as needed. Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model in Cordova, IL Travel: None Relocation Assistance: NA 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/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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