Job Description

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 Pilot Laboratory 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:

Operating pilot web lines to run experiments for New Product Introductions for Abrasive Systems Division
Engaging with product developers, engineers, and other technicians to coordinate and complete runs, and providing data and observation feedback during and after activities
Maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and enhancing the operational safety and efficiency of the pilot lines by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
Record keeping and communication of technical work and results and contributing to documentation of intellectual property
Following and developing standard operating procedures and process documentation

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 or GED equivalent (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience operating pilot or manufacturing scale equipment (e.g. coaters, extruders, web handling, etc.) in a private, public, government or military environment

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

Certificate or associate’s degree in technical field
3+ years of experience operating coating, extruding, web handling equipment
Proficiency in statistics or analytical software
Proficiency in navigating computer systems: Word, Excel, email, Enovia PLM, SAP
Basic mathematical, coordinating and communication skills

Work location:

Maplewood, MN

This Role has an on-site working model, with the employees working five (5) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN

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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