Pilot Plant Technician

Job Title

Pilot Plant Technician

Joining 3M as a Pilot Plant Technician provides an opportunity to transition your private, public, government, or military experience into an innovative career focused on developing technologies and processes.

• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Support the development of technologies and processes.
• Prepare and operate experimental, prototype or production equipment, including general maintenance, setup, and changeover.
• Locate defects or problems during manufacturing, make equipment adjustments to correct issues.
• Perform quality testing, interpret results, adjust machinery to meet specifications.
• Maintain records of run conditions and quality test results, produce necessary reports.
• Participate and occasionally serve as team leader in various pilot plant teams.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime.

• High school diploma, GED, or higher (verified prior to start).
• One (1) year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.

• Associate or two‑year technical degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Experience with extrusion, film web handling, coating, non‑wovens, or injection molding processes/equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and well in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal flexibility to handle change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Maplewood Center

May include up to 5% domestic travel.

This position requires rotating shifts and overtime.

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

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.