Maintenance Tech III
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.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Maintenance Tech III, 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:
- Training for:
- Heavy Duty Maintenance including, but not limited to crusher steel changes
- Responsible for:
- Belting
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Oil and lube mechanical equipment
- Repair and replace bearings, bushings, clutches, brakes, couplings, and drive components
- Replace and adjust pump seals, gear boxes, and transmissions
- Troubleshoot/repair mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, valves, and pumping equipment
- Forklift Operation
- Assist with the moving of material, equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding, and rolling. Operate PIVs to include, but not limited to Forklift
- Perform Preventive, Predictive, and Emergency Maintenance inclusive of: Production equipment, lifting, hoisting and material handling equipment, safety devices and facility utilities following standard procedures as indicated on PM route sheets or in equipment manuals.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:
- Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher
- Welding Certification accredited by the American Welding Society
- Minimum of two years of Mechanical experience.
- Must pass Tech I & Tech II training program tests within 6 months of start date or employment will be terminated.
- Ability work on the weekends, overtime, holidays as needed, short notice coverage, 3rd SHIFT
- Obtain certification to operate PIVs to include Forklift
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Two-year technical degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of mechanical experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- Experience in Heavy Equipment/Vehicle Repair
- Recent experience working at a mine, quarry, cement plant or similar industry
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Performs at an acceptable craft skill set level to meet plant, production, and quality requirements.
- Possesses the skills to perform mathematical calculations needed to complete tasks
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
- Experience with basic machining
- Experience with setting up and operating shop equipment and portable power tools
- Experience with precision measuring equipment
- Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing work environment
- Experience handling hazardous waste material
Pay & Benefits:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $39.12. 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:
Travel: May include up to 0%
Relocation Assistance: May be 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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