Master Laboratory Technician - Nonwovens (Maplewood, MN) - 3M

Job Description:

Job Title
Master Laboratory Technician - Nonwovens

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 other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Master Laboratory 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:

• Configuring, operating, and maintaining nonwovens process equipment
• Measuring properties of and characterizing nonwoven materials
• Collaborating with process engineers, product developers, other technicians in CRL and division laboratories
• Record keeping and communication of technical work and results and contributing to documentation of intellectual property
• Following and developing standard operating procedures
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of raw materials and equipment components
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Having the ability to lift pails, move pallets, and complete other duties as assigned

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• One (1) year technician experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Associates or Two-Year Technical program certificate in mechanical, materials, electrical, or process engineering
• Two (2) or more years of experience in nonwovens processing and/or polymer compounding and extrusion
• Two (2) or more years of experience in process or product development and commercialization using 5S, Six Sigma, SPC or similar methodologies
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to excel in a highly interdisciplinary, team-oriented work environment

Work location:

• Maplewood, Minnesota

Travel: May include up to10% domestic

 Relocation: 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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $73,090 - $89,333, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 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.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

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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