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

3M•Saint Paul, MN

8d•$75,064 - $91,745•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.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution
At least three (3) combined years of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment
At least one (1) combined year of experience with injection molding
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to complete work independently
Willingness to be flexible with schedule. This posting is designated as a day shift (6 AM to 2 PM) role, but may have opportunities for early start/late stop, or alternate shift coverage

Responsibilities

Preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs
Working directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conducting molding trials
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
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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.