Mechanic Technician – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

3M is seeking a Mechanic Technician to join its manufacturing team in Menomonie, WI. You will help keep production equipment running safely and efficiently while gaining hands‑on experience with a variety of mechanical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment such as slitters, extruders, conveyors, winders, compressors and pumps.
• Fabricate, weld, braze, rig and install parts; perform general building repairs.
• Document completed work in an electronic logbook and recommend equipment improvements.

Required profile

• Associate degree in mechanical maintenance, electro‑mechanics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering, OR a technical diploma with at least two years of maintenance experience, OR a high school diploma/GED with five years of mechanic experience.
• Reliable transportation to Menomonie, WI and ability to pass a job‑related readiness assessment.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Welding, brazing and fabrication.
• Rigging and equipment installation.
• Operation of machine tools and maintenance of legacy and modern utility equipment.

What we offer

• Structured rotating schedule with day, afternoon and night shifts, plus night‑shift differential and double‑time on Sundays.
• Starting pay $37.53‑$39.05 per hour with increases as you learn new tasks.
• Benefits beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, retirement and paid time off.
• On‑the‑job training, a safe climate‑controlled work environment and opportunities for career growth.