
Maintenance Tech II
3M · California
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in California. Electrical & Controls: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drive controls, I/O systems, PLC devices and logic, electrical sensors and field devices, AC/DC electrical equipment, wiring, fuses, micro switches, proximity switches, photo eyes, and.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Machining, Welding, Painting / coating
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Team leadership 34%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Machining, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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 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 Tech II, 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:
· Mechanical Systems: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical equipment and components, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, mounting systems, gearboxes, transmissions, clutches, brakes, couplings, drive linkages, gas-fired and electric process ovens, and related production equipment, while adhering to established safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
· Pumps & Fluid Systems: Maintain and repair pumps, valves, piping, and pumping systems, including vacuum, hydraulic, chemical feed, centrifugal, gear, vane, auger, screw, and pneumatic diaphragm pumps.
· Electrical & Controls: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drive controls, I/O systems, PLC devices and logic, electrical sensors and field devices, AC/DC electrical equipment, wiring, fuses, micro switches, proximity switches, photo eyes, and other control system components, following applicable electrical safety
requirements
and procedures.
· Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment, material handling and lifting systems, facility utilities, safety devices, and other plant assets; establish, update, review, and optimize preventive maintenance programs and equipment PM schedules.
· Equipment Installation & Material Handling: Move, rig, hoist, lift, position, level, and align equipment, machinery, and materials using standard maintenance practices; operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts and WAVs.
· Maintenance Planning & Documentation: Review and prioritize work orders, identify labor and material requirements, maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation, manage PM records within the Maintenance Management System, and identify and procure parts needed for maintenance activities and engineering projects.
· Collaboration, Training & Continuous Improvement: Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and maintenance team members to support safe and reliable operations; participate in maintenance communication processes, assist with technical training of coworkers, perform basic welding and fabrication activities, and contribute to continuous improvement and special project initiatives.
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 from an accredited institution and Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience (including apprenticeship experience) in a private, public, government or military environment
- ✓Available for weekend work, working overtime, rotating shifts, and/or short notice shift coverage
- ✓Experience operating PIVs including Forklift and WAV
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
- ◆7+ years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
- ◆Technical degree, apprenticeship, formal industrial maintenance training, or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification.
- ◆Manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in nonwoven fibers, web coating, converting, or other continuous-process environments.
- ◆Experience with machining, including the setup and operation of shop equipment and portable power tools.
- ◆Experience using precision measuring instruments and equipment.
- ◆Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
- ◆Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
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Job Description
Maintenance Tech II
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.
Work location
· Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work onsite at the 3M Oak Hills, CA location.
· 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).
The starting rate of pay for multi craft position is $40.32/hr. This targeted compensation 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.
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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