Maintenance Technician
3M · Texas
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in Texas. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 119 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 61%
- ✓ PLC 37%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = 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
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at 3M
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 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?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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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:
- ◆Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment and components, including bearings, bushings, gearboxes, pump seals, clutches, brakes, drive components, valves, motors, and couplings.
- ◆Troubleshooting, adjusting, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, variable-speed power transmission systems, conveyors, HVAC systems, and extruders.
- ◆Diagnosing equipment malfunctions and performing repairs, modifications, and adjustments to restore equipment reliability and performance.
- ◆Supporting maintenance operations by assisting with mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
- ◆Troubleshooting and modifying PLC, HMI, and control systems programs to support equipment operation and resolve system issues.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following
qualifications
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
- ✓High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- ✓Possess a two (2) year technical diploma/degree or higher in a Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Systems/Process Automation or Maintenance discipline from an accredited institution OR possess a minimum of three (3) years’ maintenance experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
- ✓The position will require working overtime, weekend, holiday, shift work, and on call work.
Applicants meeting the basic
qualifications
are 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
- ◆Five (5) years’ experience of manufacturing, equipment installation and troubleshooting maintenance support.
- ◆Good problem solving, troubleshooting, and reasoning ability. Self-motivated, team orientated, and good interpersonal skills.
- ◆Knowledge and skills of mechanical concepts needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and electrical devices.
- ◆Direct Proven skill level in working with original equipment manuals, prints, drawings, and reading/understanding ladder logic.
- ◆Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Drives, and components, & Siemens Step7 PLCs, Drives, and components. Comfortable working with 480VAC and 700VDC electrical systems.
Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model in Angleton, TX
Travel: May include up to 10% 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).
Responsibilities
of this position include that corporate policies,
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Job Description
Maintenance Technician
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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.