Maintenance Technician
3M · South Dakota
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in South Dakota. 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
- Root cause, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
South Dakota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live reliability postings in South Dakota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- PLC 43%
- Welding 36%
- TPM 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at 3M
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a 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:
- ◆Diagnose, troubleshoot, install, and correct problems or make changes in equipment per instructions (written or verbal) and/or drawings.
- ◆Leading innovation and sustainability.
- ◆Implementing change and continuous improvement to drive growth and increase efficiency.
- ◆Determining to do your best and challenge others to live and work differently.
- ◆Creating a positive, inclusive work environment that fosters learning and development for all.
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 an associate’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a technical discipline such as, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, Robotics, Machinist, Automotive, Diesel Mechanic, Wind Energy Tech
OR
- ✓Be in the last six months of completing an associate’s degree (verified prior to start) in a technical discipline such as, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, Robotics, Machinist, Automotive, Diesel Mechanic, Wind Energy Tech AND one (1) year of Industrial Maintenance experience
OR
- ✓Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start) AND three (3) years of Industrial Maintenance experience
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Experience in solving recurring problems through determination of root cause
- ◆Ability to maintain neat and orderly conditions where you work and promote safe conditions.
- ◆Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing technology on web processing equipment.
- ◆* Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Pay
Competitive Salary: The starting rate of pay for this position is $ 31.26 - $35.88 /hour (depending on experience and qualifications) with a $0.50 shift differential for second shift and a $2.00 shift differential for third shift. This targeted starting salary represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.
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/
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any
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Job Title
Maintenance Technician
We offer
- •Competitive starting rate of pay for this position is $ 31.26 - $35.88 ( depending on experience and qualifications) with a $0.50 shift differential for second shift and a $2.00 shift differential for third shift
- •Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
- •401k with generous company match
- •Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
- •Twelve (12) company holidays
- •Employee assistance program and medical support
- •Opportunities for advancement
And
- •Interested and available to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Additional
Work location
- •Aberdeen, SD
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).
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 $31.26, with the potential to reach $31.26 . 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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