Description
As a Pilot Plant Technician at 3M, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative people around the world and make an impact by maintaining a safe working environment, supporting development of technologies and processes, preparing and operating experimental equipment, locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process, performing quality testing, and participating in pilot plant teams.
The role involves:
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Supporting development of technologies and processes
- Preparing and operating experimental, prototype or production equipment
- Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making equipment adjustments
- Performing quality testing and interpreting results
- Maintaining records of run conditions and quality test results
- Participating in pilot plant teams and occasionally serving as team leader
- Working rotating shifts and overtime
Requirements include:
- High school diploma/GED or higher
- One year of manufacturing experience
- Ability to complete work with little supervision and work well in a team environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Personal flexibility to handle change within the workplace
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred qualifications include:
- Associates/Two Year Technical degree or higher
- Extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Film web handling, coating, nonwovens processes and/or equipment, and injection molding processes and/or equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills