Utility Operator (Knoxville, IA)

3M•Knoxville, IA

1d•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 diversity 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 Utility Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Learning to read and understand mechanical, electrical, logic pneumatic and hydraulic prints when troubleshooting and/or repairing utility equipment. Learning to read and work to indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, and vendor diagrams, using both U.S. customary and SI (metric) systems of measurement. Working on equipment installed in cramped locations as well as elevated locations using scaffolding, ladders, hi-jackers, or boom truck, or on roofs of buildings, in pits, or in confined or hazardous locations. Learning to follow corporate, plant and department procedures always relating to work and safety procedures to avoid personal injury, injury to co-workers, and/or damage to company property. Continuously learn new technologies and methods through the installation/modification of equipment, in-house training, and external training. Learning to read PLC ladder logic and utilize PLC programming panels to troubleshoot equipment.

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 prior to start)
Two (2) or more years' experience of industrial boiler maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Current and Valid Driver’s License
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Within the first year you will be required to go to low- and high-pressure boiler classes, along with getting certified as a 1st class Engineer or equivalent through a reputable source.
Three (3) years of applicable utility technician maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Learning to read and understand mechanical, electrical, logic pneumatic and hydraulic prints when troubleshooting and/or repairing utility equipment.
Learning to read and work to indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, and vendor diagrams, using both U.S. customary and SI (metric) systems of measurement.
Working on equipment installed in cramped locations as well as elevated locations using scaffolding, ladders, hi-jackers, or boom truck, or on roofs of buildings, in pits, or in confined or hazardous locations.
Learning to follow corporate, plant and department procedures always relating to work and safety procedures to avoid personal injury, injury to co-workers, and/or damage to company property.
Continuously learn new technologies and methods through the installation/modification of equipment, in-house training, and external training.
Learning to read PLC ladder logic and utilize PLC programming panels to troubleshoot equipment.
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.