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Production Operator

3M
Cumberland, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Job Description:

Production Operator

We offer:

  • Competitive pay starting at $22.38 with potential to reach, $25.27/hour
  • Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
  • 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
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Production Operator, 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:

  • Demonstrates safe work behavior to avoid injury to self and others.
  • Follow operating procedures and customer specifications to produce quality products which are delivered on-time.
  • Working with a team to share information, problem solve and help others.
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting machine or in-process product problems.

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 prior to start)
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

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

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

***Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Work location:

  • Cumberland, WI

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized

The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.38 with potential to reach $25.27/hour. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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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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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Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $22 - $25

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