Manufacturing Technology Specialist

About the role

The Manufacturing Technology Specialist position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. This role involves identifying and evaluating manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, driving solutions, and determining priority and implementing a path to execution.

Responsibilities

• Tap into curiosity and collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.
• Identify and evaluate manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies.
• Drive solutions and determine priority and implement a path to execution.
• Provide guidance and leadership to plant level personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation as well as preventative maintenance.
• Support capital project justifications.
• Determine equipment and MES improvement priorities to determine the best path forward for resolution including repair or replacement.
• Use data-based tools and methodologies to identify improvement recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
• Lead operational excellence at all four IMP mining plants (Corona, Little Rock, Pittsboro, Wausau).
• Lead and support projects that have high impact on plant performance and yield.
• Work effectively across multiple sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mineral processing, manufacturing process & maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Experience with mining operations and related crushing & screening equipment.
• Strong data and analytics skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production and maintenance organizations.
• Self-starter/self-directed with high energy and passion.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and across multiple functions/disciplines.
• Effective facilitation, communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
• Experience in Mining or heavy industrial applications and equipment.

Benefits

Details on benefits are available at this link.*

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least three days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Alternative locations include: Corona (CA), Little Rock (AK), Pittsboro (NC), and Wausau (WI).

Application Instructions

To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the application form. If you do not provide your education and work history, your application may not be considered.

Contact Information

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