Pilot Plant Technician - Injection Molding (St. Paul, MN)

3M Companies•Saint Paul, MN

56d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Here, you will make an impact by: Joining 3M's Manufacturing Technology organization, specifically the Injection Molding team, where we seek to support development of products, processes, and technologies across the company as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems Preparing and operating injection molding presses, primarily working with thermoplastics, and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, or production runs Working directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conducting experiments 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

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
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience with injection molding in a manufacturing or pilot plant environment
Associates Degree or Technical Diploma from an accredited institution
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to complete work independently
Willingness to be flexible with scheduling. This posting is designated as a day shift (6AM to 2PM) role, but may have opportunities for early start/late stop, or alternate shift coverage (interest question)

Responsibilities

Joining 3M's Manufacturing Technology organization, specifically the Injection Molding team, where we seek to support development of products, processes, and technologies across the company as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems
Preparing and operating injection molding presses, primarily working with thermoplastics, and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, or production runs
Working directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conducting experiments
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

Benefits

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.
Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

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