Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (SPRINGFIELD, MO)*

3M Vietnam; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Springfield, MO is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment across electrical, mechanical and robotic systems.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex equipment issues, implementing safe, efficient maintenance procedures, and contributing to plant reliability while on-site. You will collaborate with a global team, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work with rotating shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher, verified before start.
• Three years of industrial manufacturing technician experience or a technical degree in engineering related field such as Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Robotics & Automation.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production equipment including electrical, electronic, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex equipment problems.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures for a safe, reliable and efficient operation of the plant.
• Analyze available data to improve the equipment maintenance plan.
• Train and develop the maintenance and production workforce.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Overtime flexibility

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical degree in engineering related field

Tools

PLC systems

Inkjet printers

Extrusion equipment

Ovens

Hydraulic presses

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (SPRINGFIELD, MO)

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 you know that the company that you choose to work at, 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.

The Impact You Will Make In This Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician 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:

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of production equipment including electrical, electronic, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Troubleshooting and solving complex equipment problems
• Development and implementation of maintenance procedures and techniques for a safe, reliable and efficient operation of the plant
• Analyzing available data to improve the equipment maintenance plan
• Training and development of the maintenance and production work force

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 a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of industrial manufacturing technician experience in a private, public, government or military environment, in lieu of experience, a technical degree in an engineering related field (Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Robotics & Automation, etc.)
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems and related production equipment in a similar environment.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays

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:

• Possess or in the last 6 months of pursuing a two-year technical degree/diploma in a maintenance field in a private, public, government, or military industrial environment setting.
• Strong knowledge and experience with PLC's, inkjet printers, extrusion equipment, ovens, hydraulic presses
• Possess a good knowledge of drive control, site HMI operation
• Experience installing, diagnosing and repairing, assembly and/or automated machinery in a manufacturing environment, robotics and automated equipment
• Strong background in electrical preventative maintenance as well as basic knowledge of electrical code covering laws of installation of electrical equipment; use test equipment, possess a good understanding for mechanical design & operation, including hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, lubrication, etc.

Work location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work fully on-site at 3M in Springfield, MO.

Travel

None

Relocation Assistance

Not Authorized

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 rate is $33.23 This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education. 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.

Export Control

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 (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

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. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

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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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.