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Plant Engineering Technician at 3M
About the role
Job Description: Plant Engineering Technician (Brownwood, TX)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 a diversity 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 Plant Engineering 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.
Responsibilities:
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Maintaining, repairing, and protecting assets in the 3M Brownwood facility
- Working with engineering and production personnel during troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, machining, welding and repair of plant utility and process equipment
- Performing routine preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment such as drives, motors, pumps, overhead hoists, boilers, compressors, rotary equipment, air handling equipment, and plant process/support equipment
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, motors, controls, VFD’s and related equipment
- Assist in developing plans to correct equipment deficiencies and determining long term solutions for equipment issues to improve reliability
- Complete other duties as assigned or necessary including the willingness to work overtime, various shifts, and to be on-call
Your Skills and Expertise:
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
- Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Four (4) years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a multi-craft mechanical/electrical or controls maintenance position
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:
- Two (2) year technical degree/diploma (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in a multi-craft technology program
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing the following types of equipment in a manufacturing environment: motors, pumps, web handling systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drive systems and related components, valves, brakes, and clutches
- Demonstrated proficiency working with electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, AC/DC motors, motor drives, PLC troubleshooting, etc.
- Advanced troubleshooting and repair experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems in an industrial environment.
- Experience in Industrial lasers
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving and computer skills.
- This position may require working overtime, working weekends, and working holidays, as needed. This position is on a slow rotating shift.
Testing:
All candidates must successfully complete 3M’s Maintenance Battery test.
Work location:
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work fully on-site at the 3M Plant in Brownwood, TX.
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 for this position is $27.00, with a potential to reach $37.96. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $27,00, with the potential to reach $37,96 . 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/.
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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.
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/
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Required skills
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
PLC
HMI
Electrical systems
Mechanical repair
Welding
Machining
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About 3M

3M
PublicThe 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, and consumer goods.
90,000+
Employees
Maplewood
Headquarters
$95B
Valuation
Reviews
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3.4
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Work-life balance
2.8
Compensation
4.2
Culture
3.1
Career
2.5
Management
2.7
65%
Recommend to a friend
Pros
Good pay and compensation
Good benefits package
Quality training programs
Cons
Poor work-life balance
Difficult management
Limited advancement opportunities
Salary Ranges
1 data points
L2
L6
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$65,000
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Base
$26,000
Stock
$32,500
Bonus
$6,500
$45,500
$84,500
Interview experience
1 interviews
Difficulty
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Duration
14-28 weeks
Interview process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Phone Screen
4
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
5
Team Matching
6
Offer
Common questions
Coding/Algorithm
Technical Knowledge
Behavioral/STAR
System Design
Culture Fit
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