Quality Control Technician

㍭; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Cottage Grove, MN. You will set quality testing equipment, perform measurements, and ensure product quality in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and have relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher required.
• One year experience in manufacturing or lab environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set quality testing equipment and perform QC measurements.
• Communicate testing results to Operators and Engineers.
• Assist in identifying quality related issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates degree

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title:

Quality Control Technician

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.

Our Cottage Grove Site includes 625 3M colleagues and produces value added products including abrasives, pad conditioners, chemicals, glass bubbles, automotive textiles, and film.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:

As a Quality Control 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. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Setting quality testing equipment and performing QC (Quality Control) measurements with corresponding documentation and disposition
• Communicating testing results to Operators and Engineers
• Assist in identifying quality related issues including visual defects
• Aid in conducting MSA (measurement systems analysis) studies
• Work in a flexible work environment with varying work shifts and varying quality testing assignments – the primary hours of this position are 10 PM to 6 AM Sunday night through Friday morning

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) from an accredited institution
• One (1) year combined experience in a manufacturing, pilot plant and/or lab environment in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited university
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving / analysis skills to operate and troubleshoot equipment as well as improve processes
• Experience in quality control procedures, visual inspections, testing and reporting
• Three (3) years experience in high volume, fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and protocols

Work location:

• On-site - Cottage Grove, MN

Shift:

• Hours: 10 PM to 6 AM Sunday night through Friday morning

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $68,597 - $83,840, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 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/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/04/2025 To 07/04/2025 Or until filledAll 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.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.

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