Master Pilot Plant Technician*

About the role

The Pilot Plant Technician position is located within the MRD Tape Process Development Center (TPDC) under the Global Chemical Operations organization. TPDC focuses on prototype quantities of new materials, new process development or improvement that supports new and/or improved products or processes for many 3M divisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and visitors including the ability to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prepare and operate development equipment which can vary with process and/or product experimental or standard needs. Includes setup, general maintenance, clean-up, and changeover of equipment.
• Actively engage with process engineers and customers to conduct product and process experiments.
• Perform QC measurements and analytical techniques that support both process and product development.
• Communicate results with other technical personnel and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Translate customer requirements to the process line capabilities so that experimental objectives are achieved.
• Assist and train new personnel on machine operations and processes.
• Maintain accurate process and experimental records and quality test results.
• Assure availability of raw materials by utilizing accurate production reporting and inventory practices.
• Have the ability to lift pails, move drums, and drive PIVs.
• Foster a team environment and take lead when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Four (4) years of combined laboratory/pilot plant/manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

Qualifications

• Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtain in an associates/technical degree or higher
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with hot melt compounding/extrusion, solution coating, microreplication, and converting in a laboratory/pilot plant/manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work shifts outside of the normal schedule (days, afternoons, midnights and weekends) for special projects as needed
• Willingness to work in an environment where a wide range of chemicals are handled (This is a chemicals environment job)

Skills

• Ability to lift pails, move drums, and drive PIVs
• Foster a team environment and take lead when necessary

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

This position is primarily Monday-Friday with a weekly shift rotation. There is an exception of periodic overtime (including weekends) to meet customer demands.