Job Description:

Mechanical Technician/Mechanic

3M is seeking candidates for a Mechanical Technician in Detroit, Michigan!

Full-Time 2nd Shift (12:00pm-10:00pm) Monday-Thursday

• Pay starting at $36.00/hour with $1.50 shift differential
• New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
• Health, vision and dental start day one
• Employee stock discount
• 401K Match of 5%

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 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 Mechanical 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:

• Maintenance of all plant systems, which includes processing, packing, warehouse, and facility operations
• Learning, troubleshooting, and repairing of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Demonstrates knowledge and uses good safety practices and takes ownership for running of a safe operation
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical problems with production equipment.  Must understand production requirements of equipment, plan and effect maintenance and repairs.
• Using various machine and hand tools such as drill press, vertical and horizontal band saws, pedestal grinders, drill motors, disc sanders, files, taps, levels, pipe thread machine, arc and gas welders, etc.
• Working from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions and performing a variety of construction, fabrication, or repair work using steel, sheet metal, plastic, or wood.
• Provides excellent customer service for and maintains communications with internal customers
• Completion of preventative and planned maintenance activities within targeted deadlines
• Work in a team or autonomously to complete work orders and provide maintenance support in a variety of manufacturing environments
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervision and leadership
• Ability to work from ladders, working overhead and heavy hand tools (Lifting/Carrying >50lbs)
• Work in hot ovens and confined spaces when necessary
• Must be fit tested and have ability to use respirator
• Must be able to work with latex, isocyanates/respiratory sensitizers, formaldehyde, epoxies and dust
• Able to work near moving machinery, operate power industrial vehicles (forklift) and drive automotive equipment

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 High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start
• Two (2) years of Maintenance Mechanic experience
• Must be able to pass the required 3M test battery
• This position may require working overtime, weekends, holidays as needed

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

• Three (3) years of Maintenance Mechanic experience
• Associate degree in a field relating to industrial maintenance with an emphasis in mechanical systems
• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, pipe fitting, conduit work, welding, and fabrication, working with motors and drives and conveyors, troubleshooting basic electrical and 3 phase power systems, working with PLCs and motor controls

Work location: Onsite – Detroit, Michigan

Relocation Assistance: 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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The starting rate of pay for this position is $36.00 per hour. 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/.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $36.00, with the potential to reach $37.77 . 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/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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