PLC/Systems Technician* - 3M

Job Description:

Job Title
PLC Systems Technician

We offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $35.58 and $37.64/hour.
• Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
• 401k with generous company match
• Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
• Twelve (12) company holidays
• On-site physical therapy, employee assistance program, and medical support
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria
• Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a PLC Systems 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:

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform repair-type maintenance on process controls and facility support equipment including but not limited to PLC, controls networks, AC/DC drives and motors, Servo drives and motion control systems, and pneumatic devices
• Read and interpret elementary, PID, and industrial controls drawings; interpret PLC logic, blueprints, sketches, vendor drawings and equipment service manuals as required by work assignments
• Work with engineers, technicians or craft people during troubleshooting, repair or modify equipment, systems, or processes
• Contribute technical recommendations for the improvement or optimization of facility equipment and/or process equipment as needed

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

•    Possess an associate’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in an Automation Engineering Technology OR Controls Engineering field

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Possess an associate’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Automation Engineering Technology OR Electrical Controls Maintenance
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical controls systems maintenance in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing technology on web processing equipment
• Experience working with Allen Bradley controls and drive technologies
• Experience working with Windows-based computer systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse audience

**Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Work location:

• Menomonie, WI

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized

The starting rate of pay for this position is $35.58 and $37.64/hour. This targeted compensation range 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.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $35.58, with the potential to reach $37.64 . 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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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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