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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic (HVAC)

3M mid full-time

Salary

$44.67 per hour

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Description

As a Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative people around the world and make an impact by installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, decommissioning, and disposing of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, modify, move, troubleshoot, repair, decommission, and dispose of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control systems
  • Apply knowledge of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls, and mechanical appliances such as chillers, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, flow meters, fans, thermostats, humidistats, heat exchangers, and recorders
  • Use building automation systems (BAS) to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment
  • Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams
  • Test and treat water circulation systems associated with HVAC systems
  • Set up, operate, and read precision testing and measuring instruments

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of Industrial HVAC/R experience OR five (5) years of residential HVAC/R experience
  • Possess a two (2) year technical degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (completed and verified prior to start) OR possess a minimum of five (5) years of Industrial HVAC/R experience
  • Universal CFC Management Certification

Benefits:

  • Starting rate of pay: $44.67
  • Eligible for a range of benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Basic mathematics
  • Basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of local codes governing piping systems
  • Knowledge of CFC Management and required documentation and filing procedures

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Cottage-Grove/Refrigeration---Air-Condition-Mechanic--HVAC-_R01169851

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