Pilot Plant Technician - Injection Molding (St. Paul, MN)

About the role

The Pilot Plant Technician (Injection Molding) position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. You will join 3M's Injection Molding team in the Manufacturing Technology organization, supporting the development of products, processes, and technologies across the company, and solving challenging manufacturing problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs.
• Work directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conduct molding trials.
• Locate defects or problems during the manufacturing process and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform quality testing and visual inspections.
• Interpret and provide feedback on quality results.
• Maintain proper documentation and produce necessary reports.
• Advance site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution.
• At least three (3) combined years of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment.
• At least one (1) combined year of experience with injection molding.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to complete work independently.
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule.

Skills

• None specified beyond the requirements.

Benefits

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Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 - $91,745, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Additional Information

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 - $91,745, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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