Production Operator I (Quapaw, OK)

3M•Us, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The person hired for the position Production Operator will be responsible for producing and assembling products in the plant. They operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare them for shipping. As a Production Operator I, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of hands-on experience in manufacturing or similar environments such as warehousing, construction, or farming, in a private, public, government or military environment.
Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as part of the selection process.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Perform work requiring general knowledge of production principles where productive process depends on an ability to detect and correct the defect.
Basic understanding of Lean principles.
Must recognize any non‐standard conditions and/or raw materials and know when to take the necessary action or seek advice; Must use judgement to perform semi-repetitive job involving some variety of detail or responsibility where actions to be taken and decisions to be made are limited.
Operate PLC or DCS controls, hand tools, various powered trucks, valves, and some test equipment; set up and operate equipment where moderate adjustment is required.
Close attention to detail, such as process conditions, is required at all times to avoid costly rework, production delays, safety incidents or scrap; continuously monitor equipment, process and product quality; ability to operate in an environment where complex machine operations happen simultaneously; ability to plan ahead in the process and production schedule to complete tasks in a timely fashion; execute proper in‐process tests.

Responsibilities

Observing all safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe work area.
Applying quality instructions & specifications
Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met.
Loading/unloading material into & from equipment.
Working as a team member through sharing information, problem solving & assisting others
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. 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.