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Pilot Plant Technician

3M
Maplewood, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026 CLOSED ON 5/15/2026

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Pilot Plant Technician remote type On-site locations US, Minnesota, Maplewood time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id R01157942 Job Description: Job Title Pilot Plant Technician 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 Plant 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: Maintaining a safe working environment. Supporting development of technologies and processes. Preparing and operating experimental, prototype or production equipment. Provides general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment. Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process. Making equipment adjustments to correct the problems. Performing quality testing. Interprets and provides feedback on quality results. Adjusts machinery to meet specifications based on test results. Maintaining record of run conditions and quality test results. Produces necessary reports. Participating and occasionally serving as team leader in various pilot plant teams. Working rotating shifts and overtime 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) One (1) year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Associates/Two Year Technical degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with Film web handling Coating experience Experience with nonwovens processes and/or equipment Experience with injection molding processes and/or equipment Strong mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills Ability to complete work with little supervision and work well in a team environment Good written and verbal communication skills Personal flexibility to handle change within the workplace Microsoft Office proficient Work location: Maplewood Center Travel: May include up to 5% domestic Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized This Position requires rotating shifts and overtime 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting 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. 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