Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical*

3M; Quapaw (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical for its plant in Quapaw, OK. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and electrical systems, with emphasis on troubleshooting and PLC/VFD controls to keep production running.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance activities, performing preventive and corrective work, and reading schematics to diagnose issues while ensuring safety and Lean practices are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (or higher).
• Minimum of five years in pipefitter, welder, electrician, instrument/electronics technician, HVAC-R, or millwright roles.
• May be required to pass 3M testing as part of selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, piping, instruments and electrical systems.
• Read electrical schematics and control drawings to diagnose and repair electrical and control issues.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and participate in Lean activities.
• Respond to scheduled and emergency maintenance needs, including PLCs and VFDs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

VFD experience

Maint/repair skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical*

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.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of Electrical Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic Sr) will Install, maintain, and repair machinery & equipment, physical structures, piping and instrument and/or electrical systems as required to support production, with a focus on electrical troubleshooting and resolution. This job will also require the operation and maintenance of the plant utility systems which includes steam boilers, air compressors, fire protection, electrical generator and water purification.

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic Sr) 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:

• Leading maintenance activities that keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently, applying electrical and controls expertise while collaborating with teammates and partners to address equipment needs and support production goals.
• Implementing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, piping, instruments, electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and VFD-driven systems using established procedures, manufacturer guidance, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Determining equipment condition and repair needs through inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair, including reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and equipment-related issues while minimizing downtime.
• Supporting a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by following safety and environmental practices, maintaining good housekeeping, addressing unsafe conditions, maintaining accurate equipment records, and participating in 5S, 5D problem solving, SQDC, and Lean Management System activities.
• Responding to scheduled and emergency maintenance needs, including troubleshooting and resolving issues with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, instrumentation, and other automated equipment, while contributing to the broader success of the department through effective communication, plant computer systems, ongoing skill development, and other maintenance activities as needed.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

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(completed and verified prior to start)
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following fields: pipefitter, welder, electrician, instrument/electronics technician, HVAC-R, and/or millwright in a private, public, government or military environment.

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications may be 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:

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at the 3M Plant in Quapaw, OK.

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).

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 $36.46/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.

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 $36.46, with the potential to reach $36.46 . 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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @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.