Job Description:

Fabrication/Welding Technician

The starting rate of pay for this position is $26.97/hour plus a $1.25/hour shift differential for second or third shift.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Fabrication/Welder Mechanic, 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:

• Perform predictive/preventative routes, establish and maintain equipment & documentation, spare parts, and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Shop fabrication, working daily with drawings and print packages.
• Make modifications to facility and production equipment, welding, rigging, site maintenance, millwright work and moving plant equipment. 
• Troubleshooting and solving mechanical/electrical equipment problems.
• Partner with engineering on equipment upgrades
• Partner with other PE groups to maintain the reliability of the plant and production equipment.
• Use of PC Maintenance Management system tools for analysis, planning & scheduling.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess a one-year welding diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start).

OR

• High Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) AND 540 hours of military welding and fabrication training.

AND

• Interested and available to work a flexible schedule which can include after-hours on-call, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

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

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and symbols
• Knowledge of welding types and procedures. 
• Knowledge & demonstrate proficiency with Welding Mild Steel, MIG, Welding Stainless Steel and Aluminum (TIG / Plasma).
• Knowledge of fabrication equipment such as: metal brake / shear, drill press, band saws, hyd press, hammer drilling, grinding and finishing work, etc.

Work location:

• Hutchinson, MN

Travel: Does not include 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 starting rate of pay for this position is $34.22, with the potential to reach $34.22 . 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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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/

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