Pilot Plant Technician (Cottage Grove, MN)
About The Position
Pilot Plant Technician (Cottage Grove, MN) Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 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. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The person hired for the role of Pilot Plant Technician will join the team at the Chemical Process Development Center (CPDC) within the Global Chemical Operations organization. The CPDC serves as the bridge between Specialty Materials Development Laboratory and full-scale manufacturing facilities during new product scale-up (NMI/NPI). As a Pilot Plant Technician, 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: Setting-up, operating, and maintaining pilot-scale chemical processing equipment on a 5-day schedule. Collaborating on cross functional teams to manufacture experimental quantities of chemicals and materials while maintaining a safe working environment. Utilizing strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Demonstrating personal flexibility to respond to rapidly changing requests and assignments. Transporting and handling chemicals in a variety of packaging configurations. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start). One (1) year of experience operating chemical or food processing equipment in a pilot and/or manufacturing facility in a private, public or military environment. One (1) year of experience in a pilot or manufacturing setting in a private, public and military environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
- One (1) year of experience operating chemical or food processing equipment in a pilot and/or manufacturing facility in a private, public or military environment.
- One (1) year of experience in a pilot or manufacturing setting in a private, public and 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
- Two-year technical degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Minimum of three (3) years of chemical processing experience in manufacturing or pilot plants.
- Flexibility to work shifts outside of the normal schedule (days, afternoons, midnights and weekends) for special projects as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work in an environment where a wide range of chemicals are handled.
Responsibilities
- Setting-up, operating, and maintaining pilot-scale chemical processing equipment on a 5-day schedule.
- Collaborating on cross functional teams to manufacture experimental quantities of chemicals and materials while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Utilizing strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrating personal flexibility to respond to rapidly changing requests and assignments.
- Transporting and handling chemicals in a variety of packaging configurations.
- Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
- 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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
