Electrical Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift (Prairie Du Chien, WI)
3M · Wisconsin
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in Wisconsin. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 85 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- Welding 50%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- ✓ Robotics 28%
- Automation 23%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- ◆Troubleshoot/repair electrical/electronic equipment and components, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, web handling systems, mechanical equipment and components.
- ◆Program/troubleshoot PLCs and drives.
- ◆Install/upgrade equipment.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following
qualifications
- ✓Possess a two (2) year degree/diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) OR be within the final six (6) months of completing a two (2) year degree/diploma in an Electrical or Electro/Mechanical Technician field.
- ✓Interested and available to work 3rd shift (6pm-6am)
- ✓* Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆One (1) year of Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience
- ◆Experience with PLC programming
- ◆Advanced systems knowledge in Allen Bradley PLCs and Drives
- ◆WI Journeyman or Master Electricians License
- ◆Robotics Knowledge
Responsibilities
of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Technician
We offer
- •Competitive starting pay is $ $35.89 /hour with the potential to reach $ 42.26 /hour.
- •Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
- •401k with generous company match
- •Three weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated for the first year based on start date)
- •Twelve (12) company holidays
- •Employee assistance program and medical support
- •Opportunities for advancement
Work location
- •Prairie du Chien, WI
Travel: Does not include travel
Relocation Assistance: Is not Authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64, with the potential to reach $33.64 . 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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