3M

Systems Control Tech

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States · On-site · Full time

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  • Employer3M
  • LocationMaplewood, Minnesota, United States
  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Description:

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 wide variety 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

  • 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.
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  • 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.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Your Skills and Expertise

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

  • Two (2) year Electronics Technology Degree (completed and verified prior to start) 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
  • Current and valid Driver’s License

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.
  • Experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of intelligent fire alarm and life safety systems, enterprise level access control systems, security CCTV systems, and campus level intercom systems. Be able to integrate the above. A basic background in networking devices.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Pay & Benefits:

  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $48.76. 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: 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 starting rate of pay for this position is $48.76, with the potential to reach $48.76 . 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/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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 hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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