Systems Control Tech, 1st shift - 3M

Job Description:

Job Title
Systems Control Technician, 1st Shift

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
 

As a Systems Control 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:

• Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of primary sensing elements, control circuitry, and final control devices used in closed loop and open loop industrial process control systems.  This includes electronic, digital, analog, pneumatic, and mechanical methods of signal generating, conditioning, transmitting, and recording.

• Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams.

• Set up, operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy.  Precision testing and measuring instruments include devices such as ampmeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, dead weight testers, potentiometers, thermometers, velometers, scales, tachometers, strobe lights, hydrometers, gages, and recorders.

• Work from both written and verbal instructions.  Effectively use the computer software designated by Plant Engineering.  Work with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc. Contact vendors and fill out purchase requisitions to order parts as needed.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and make adjustments to complete systems, system components, and circuits used in the measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, velocity, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, viscosity, and density.

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:

• Two (2) year Electronics Technology Degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution. 

OR

• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in installation, testing, repairing, modification, and programming of industrial process control system/instrumentation as well as the communication links between the systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment skilled trades test battery
• Possess a current and valid Driver’s License
• Working 7:00 am to 03:00 pm

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

• Programmable controllers, AC&DC drive controls.  Pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor-based control systems.
• Field instrumentation including process sensors and control devices.
• Skill in operation and use of hand tools, wrenches, air and electric powered hand tools, and machine tools and a variety of testing equipment; reading and interpreting measuring systems; operating shop equipment; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Experience in Industrial Maintenance desired.
• Candidates must be trained and experienced in a variety of mechanical and electronic testing and repair.  Experience in measurement of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, pressure, level sensing, weight, velocity, tension, and flow.  A combination of education in electronics, job-related experience and/or military electronics training will be considered in meeting these requirements.

This position will require:

• Working 07:00 am to 03:00 pm
• Frequent physical demands, including:
  •  i.e.: lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • i.e.: frequent standing/sitting/squatting

Pay & Benefits: 

• The starting rate of pay for this position is $45.96. 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/

Travel: May include up to 0%

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

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

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. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $45.96, with the potential to reach $45.96 . 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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