Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)
About The Position
3M is hiring an Electrical Systems Technician in Ames, Iowa. The role involves maintaining and repairing industrial and commercial equipment, including electronic equipment such as drives, PLCs, robotics, and other electronics. The technician supports production safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement by performing preventive maintenance, addressing critical equipment issues, and implementing operator ideas. The starting pay is $38.83 per hour, increasing to $39.92 per hour once certified, with additional pay increases throughout the first year. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance from the first day, a 401(k) with company match, up to three weeks of paid vacation in the first year, and twelve company holidays. Relocation assistance is not authorized. Travel may include up to 5% domestic travel. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or higher, completed before starting, and three years of industrial maintenance experience; alternatively, a technical degree/diploma or higher in a listed or related multi-craft technology program, completed and verified before starting.
- Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic equipment, including drives, PLCs, robotics, and electronics.
- Promote safety and compliance in the production environment through preventive maintenance and repair of critical equipment.
- Support continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas.
- Safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
- Follow safety policies, identify hazards, and engage in continuous improvement to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture.
Benefits
- Medical insurance starting on the first day
- Vision insurance starting on the first day
- Dental insurance starting on the first day
- Life insurance starting on the first day
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation in the first year
- Twelve company holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
