Maintenance Technician
3M · Tennessee
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in Tennessee. Troubleshoot/Repair mechanical equipment and components such as: bearings, bushings, gear boxes, pump seals, clutches, brakes, drive components, valves, motors and couplings.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 49%
- Welding 30%
- ✓ EHS / safety 30%
- Root cause 28%
- Tooling 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?
- 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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Responsibilities/The Impact You Will 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:
- ◆Maintaining a safe work environment and perform duties safely.
- ◆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, and replace AC and DC drive, PLCs, and HMIs
- ◆Maintaining a safe work environment and perform duties safely.
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.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
- ✓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 required.
Applicants meeting the basic
qualifications
are required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Additional
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 h
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Job Description
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 is 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 other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
Job Description
The person hired for the position of Maintenance Technician will work at our 3M Clinton, TN Site.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following
Desired
- +Five (5) years’ experience of manufacturing, equipment installation and troubleshooting maintenance support.
- +Documented education, training, and industrial work experience.
- +Direct experience with manufacturing equipment.
- +Proven skill level in working with original equipment manuals, prints, drawings, and charts.
- +Knowledge and skills of mechanical concepts needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and electrical devices.
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work onsite in Clinton, TN.
Travel: None
Relocation Assistance: NA
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).