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Mechanical Technician (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

3M
Prairie, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2025
Job Description:
Mechanical Technician
We offer:
  • Competitive starting pay is $29.75/hour with the potential to reach $34.42/hour plus a $2.25/hour shift differential.
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
  • Twelve (12) company holidays
  • Employee assistance program and medical support
  • Opportunities for advancement
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:
  • Troubleshoot/repair mechanical equipment and components, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, electrical equipment, web handling systems, pumps, etc.
  • Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures
  • Determines parts, tools, and supplies necessary for the jobs
  • Implement PM procedures minimizing down time
  • Supporting management with scrutiny of all maintenance spending and proper parts inventory
  • Ensure all machine tool equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
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 Two (2) year Technical Degree/Diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a Mechanical Discipline from an accredited institution
OR
  • Be in the last six months of completing an associate’s degree (verified prior to start) in a technical discipline such as, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, Robotics, Machinist, Automotive, Diesel Mechanic, Wind Energy Tech AND one (1) year of Industrial Maintenance experience
AND
  • Interested and available to work 12-hour shifts on days or 12-hours shifts on nights, depending on availability.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Three (3) years of Industrial Maintenance experience
  • Ability to perform basic machining, fabrication, welding, pipe fitting, and millwright tasks
**Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Work location:
  • Prairie du Chien, WI
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 $28,28, with the potential to reach $28,28 . 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/.
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
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/
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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