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Maintenance Technician

3M · Arkansas

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
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 Arkansas. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

They ask for
18+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $60k–$75k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (18+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 70%
  • ✓ Welding 52%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 26%
  • PLC 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 18+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • ◆Troubleshoot/Repair mechanical equipment and components such as: bearings, bushings, gear boxes, pump seals, clutches, brakes, drive components, valves, motors and couplings.
  • ◆Troubleshoot/Adjust mechanical equipment such as: hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment, variable speed power transmission systems, conveyors, spraying systems and extruders.
  • ◆Troubleshoot control valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and pumps.
  • ◆Welding on structures.
  • ◆Maintaining a safe work environment and perform duties safely.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

  • ✓Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • ✓Possess a two-year technical diploma/degree or higher in a Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics 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.
  • ✓Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation as business needs require.

Applicants meeting the basic

qualifications

may 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

  • ◆Five (5) years experience of manufacturing, equipment installation and troubleshooting maintenance support.
  • ◆Documented education, training and industrial work experience as well as experience with manufacturing equipment.

Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model in Little Rock, AR

Travel: N/A

Relocation: N/A

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, 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 other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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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 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.

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