Maintenance Mechanic
3M · Massachusetts
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in Massachusetts. As a Maintenance Mechanic you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 36%
- EHS / safety 30%
- PLC 27%
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qualifications
- ✓Performing preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment following standard procedures as indicated on PM job plans or equipment manuals
- ✓Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, aligning mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic components such as bearings, gear boxes, transmissions, shafts and couplings, brakes, control valves, cylinders, pumps
- ✓Troubleshooting AC and DC electrical equipment and components such as variable frequency drives, contactors, relays, motor starters, circuit breakers, fuses or disconnects, transformers, solenoids, controllers, transmitters, transducers, switches (flow, photo, proximity, level, pressure, etc.), AC and DC motors and/or power supplies
- ✓Performing the job in a safe and efficient manner, independently or as a team, in accordance with company safety and quality policies exercising independent judgment while paying close attention to detail
- ✓Accurately communicating with all levels of staff using electronic, written and/or verbal means and answers their questions, as required for effective performance of the job or operation of the department
Required: (Basic 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) from an accredited institution
- ✓Minimum (2) years of industrial maintenance experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
qualifications
above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process
Additional
Desired: (Preferred Qualifications)
- ✓Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings/schematics and using test devices.
- ✓Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing controls components.
- ✓Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems to report work completion.
Work Location: Rockland, MA
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)
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Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.
Training Schedule: The first 6 months will be on 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.
Location: Rockland, MA
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 for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With 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.
3M is seeking Maintenance Mechanic candidates to join our team in Rockland, MA!
- •Starting Pay: $34.52/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential
- •New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
- •Health, vision and dental start day one
- •Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5%
Job Description
The person hired for the position of Maintenance Mechanic will work at our Rockland, MA plant site.
As a Maintenance Mechanic you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
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To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following
Applicable to US Applicants Only
The starting rate of pay for this position is $35,49, with the potential to reach $36,59 . 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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