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Maintenance Mechanical Technician

3M · Wisconsin

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Travel
5%
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
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
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day
about 5% travel · 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–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 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
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

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.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Mechanical Tech in our Plant Engineering department, you will be maintaining equipment and facilities through quality workmanship, performed in a safe, timely and effective manner under the current policies and guidelines of 3M Prairie du Chien. This position will work a 12 hr night shift.

As a Maintenance Mechanical Tech, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • ◆Maintain, repair, install, and overhaul production and facilities equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems.
  • ◆Perform mechanical and pipefitting work , including installing, replacing, and changing machine parts; welding, threading, and properly hanging pipe systems; and using lathes and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
  • ◆Troubleshoot and repair equipment by inspecting and testing machine parts, identifying defects, reading work orders and specifications, and using schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to complete repairs and installations.
  • ◆Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoists, and other equipment, while accurately documenting maintenance and repair activities.
  • ◆Support maintenance operations and team development by assisting with apprentice training, monitoring contractors and other personnel, and performing additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following

qualifications

  • ✓Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • ✓Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting; OR completion of a federally certified journeyman program (8,000 hours) or equivalent formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training; OR a technical college degree in a mechanical field.

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

Maintenance Mechanical Tech

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Pay & Benefits

  • •The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64 - $36.62/hour . 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/

Travel: May include up to [5%][domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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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/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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