Pilot Plant Technician

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician in Maplewood, MN to support development of technologies and operate pilot production equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, performing quality tests, and data recording.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of manufacturing experience, with additional qualifications in extrusion, coating, and molding processes. Expect rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start.
• One year of manufacturing experience in various environments.
• Associates/Two Year Technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Film web handling experience.
• Coating experience.
• Experience with nonwovens processes and/or equipment.
• Experience with injection molding processes and/or equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to complete work with little supervision and work well in a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Supporting development of technologies and processes.
• Preparing and operating experimental, prototype or production equipment; maintenance, setup and changeover.
• Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and adjusting equipment.
• Performing quality testing and reporting results.
• Maintaining run condition records and quality test results.
• Participating and occasionally serving as team leader in various pilot plant teams.
• Working rotating shifts and overtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates/Two Year Technical degree

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Film web handling

Coating equipment

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Pilot Plant Technician

As a Pilot Plant 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:

• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Supporting development of technologies and processes.
• Preparing and operating experimental, prototype or production equipment. Provides general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment.
• Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process. Making equipment adjustments to correct the problems.
• Performing quality testing. Interprets and provides feedback on quality results. Adjusts machinery to meet specifications based on test results.
• Maintaining record of run conditions and quality test results. Produces necessary reports.
• Participating and occasionally serving as team leader in various pilot plant teams.
• Working rotating shifts and overtime

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Associates/Two Year Technical degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Film web handling
• Coating experience
• Experience with nonwovens processes and/or equipment
• Experience with injection molding processes and/or equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to complete work with little supervision and work well in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Personal flexibility to handle change within the workplace
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Work Location

Maplewood Center

Travel

May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance

Not authorized

Legal Work Authorization

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

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.

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