Job Description:

Fall Protection Service Technician, Lead

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 Fall Protection Service 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:

• Perform accurate disassembled inspections of fall protection equipment, including the identification and documentation of all non-conforming parts necessary for repair estimating.

• Make quality determinations based on a visual inspection and able to detect and correct equipment non-conformances based on its operating characteristics.

• Sets up and operate electrical and hydraulic controlled metalworking tools to make and repair service parts.

• Working productively within a group to help meet department goals and company-wide objectives.

• Strong work ethic with a desire to exceed the customer’s expectations for quality of service and the timeliness of repairs

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
• Two (2) years manufacturing and/or mechanical repair experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years training customers, venders, and/or colleagues experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of sales or service or manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Two (2) years of using blueprints and repair diagrams as an assembly aid, experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years working independently or with a team on new product non-conformances (NC’s), identifying and/or correcting defects in materials or workmanship
• A quantifiable three (3) plus year history of high-level verbal and written communication skills satisfying intercompany and public inquiries.
• Demonstrates greater knowledge of systems/processes. Participates in and may lead project teams. Works under limited supervision.
• Ability to travel, domestic and international

Work location:

• Pasadena, TXTravel: May include up to 5% domestic travel

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 $74,644 - $91,231, 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 02/19/2026 To 03/21/2026 Or until filled

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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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