Pilot Plant Technician - Injection Molding (2nd shift)

3M•Saint Paul, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Pilot Plant Technician (Injection Molding), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. You will be joining 3M’s Injection Molding team in the Manufacturing Technology organization, where we support the development of products, processes, and technologies across the company, as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems. This role involves preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs. You will be responsible for locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making adjustments as needed, performing quality testing and visual inspections, and interpreting and providing feedback on quality results. Maintaining proper documentation and producing necessary reports are also key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will advance the site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies. This role provides flexible support for 2nd shift operations (2pm – 10pm) based on production demand, to increase manufacturing capacity.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) combined year of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Nice To Haves

Experience operating injection molding presses or other manufacturing lines
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to complete work independently
Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule. This role is designated for 2nd shift (2 PM to 10 PM), however initial training will occur on day shift, and schedule adjustments may be made when production demands do not require 2nd shift support

Responsibilities

Preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs
Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making adjustments as needed
Performing quality testing and visual inspections
Interpreting and providing feedback on quality results
Maintaining proper documentation and producing necessary reports
Advancing site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies
Providing flexible support for 2nd shift operations (2pm – 10pm) based on production demand, to increase manufacturing capacity