Multi-Craft Technician

3M; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

3M in Alexandria, MN is hiring a Multi-Craft Technician to troubleshoot, repair and install production equipment, including motors and drives. You will work from diagrams, use tools, and operate in cramped or elevated locations while collaborating with operators, process engineers and plant leadership.

Qualifications include an associate degree or HS diploma with maintenance experience plus Rockwell PLC and drive programming skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechatronics (completed prior to start).
• Or HS diploma/GED with 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Rockwell PLC and drive programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and/or install production equipment (motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, clutches, pumps, drives) from diagrams and manuals.
• Operate hand and power tools and shop equipment (drill, lathe, mill, grinder, welder, conduit bender).
• Access equipment in cramped or elevated locations using ladders, lifts or roofs.
• Apply mechanical/electrical/electronic theory to control systems and mechanicals.
• Communicate with operators, process engineers and plant leadership.
• Support continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas.

Skills

Rockwell PLC and Drive Programming

Education

Associate degree or higher in Mechatronics

Job description

Job Description:

Multi-Craft Technician

We offer:

• Competitive pay starting of $34.01 - $38.26.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
• 401k with generous company match
• Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
• Twelve (12) company holidays
• Employee assistance program and medical support
• Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Multi-Craft Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

• Troubleshoot, repair and/or install production equipment including motors, generators, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, clutches, bearings, pumps, computerized equipment, and other devices following elementary logic/wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Operate hand/power tools and shop equipment including, but not limited to; electric drill, drill press, lathe, mill, grinder, conduit bender, pipe cutter, welder, etc.
• Work on equipment installed in cramped locations as well as elevated locations using ladder, man lifts, boom truck or on roofs of buildings, in pits or in hazardous locations.
• Apply mechanical/electrical/electronic theory and related knowledge with a primary focus on control systems and a secondary focus on mechanical systems.
• Communicate effectively with production personnel, including but not limited to: Operators, Process Engineers, members of plant’s leadership group and contractors
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Possess an associate degree or higher in Mechatronics (completed & verified prior to start)

OR

• Possess a high school diploma/GED (completed prior to start) AND five (5) or more years of maintenance experience

AND

• Rockwell PLC and Drive Programming Skills.

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

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate computers.
• Self-motivated, team oriented and excellent interpersonal skills

Work location:

• Alexandria, MN

Travel:

Does not include travel

Relocation Assistance:

Is not Authorized

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

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $32.81, with the potential to reach $34.01 . 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.

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/

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.