Plant Operations Technician - Safety & Instrumentation

3M HEALTHCARE; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Production Technician to maintain plant production, ensure operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety on a rotating schedule. You will contribute to safe operations and maintain documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training, and familiarity with LO/LOTO, instrumentation, and piping. A technical degree and multiple certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift as business needs dictate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Technical associate’s degree or higher.
• At least 2 years of technical training or operations experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, state/local regulations).
• Knowledge of lock-out and equipment isolation methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Team-player with self-motivation and good communication skills.
• Forklift, man-lift, and overhead crane qualification preferred.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Apply plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies to protect the team.
• Model a safety-minded culture; conduct shared safety practices.
• Work safely and consistently in all situations.
• Identify maintenance needs and enter work orders into the Maximo system.
• Perform work in alignment with SOPs and Life Safety Training.
• Partner with contractors, visitors, and coworkers to support safety policies.
• Issue safe work permits and perform lock-out/tag-out of equipment.
• Grow knowledge in plant operations, processes, and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Keep records and comply with documentation retention policies.
• Operate control boards and operator interfaces.
• Perform rounds, take water samples, load trucks, and carry out PMs.
• Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Support additional team needs as requested by Plant Management.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Reading blueprints

Team player

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Maximo

Office software

Lock-out/tag-out knowledge

Job description

3M HEALTHCARE in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Production Technician to maintain plant production, ensure operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety on a rotating schedule. You will contribute to safe operations and maintain documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training, and familiarity with LO/LOTO, instrumentation, and piping. A technical degree and multiple certifications are preferred.