Fabrication/Welder Mechanic
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Fabrication/Welder Mechanic
Collaborate with Innovative 3
Mers 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 3
Mers.
"One of the best parts of my job is feeling the impact of 93,000 3
Mers collaborating around the world and seeing the difference they're able to make in people's lives." – Julie Bushman, executive vice president of International Operations at 3M
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Fabrication/Welder Mechanic, 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:
- Shop fabrication, working daily with Drawings and Print Packages. Modifications to Facility and production equipment, welding, rigging, site maintenance, millwright work and moving plant equipment. Troubleshooting and solving mechanical/electrical equipment problems. Work with engineering on equipment upgrades, Work with other PE groups to maintain the reliability of the plant and production equipment. Perform predictive/preventative routes, establish and maintain equipment & documentation, spare parts, and perform root cause failure analysis.
Use of PC Maint Management system tools for analysis, planning & scheduling. Able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and symbols. Must supply mechanical transcripts from school or military.
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:
- 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.
- Must have courses and completion of a technical degree, diploma/certificate in mechanical craft(s) related to this trade. Or a min of 540 hours of documented military school related to this trade.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule and overtime as necessary and after hour call-in.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Future certification for PIV's, respirators and aerial lifts will be required. Knowledge of welding types and procedures. Successful Candidate will be required in the future to complete selected Welding Certifications. Must have knowledge, experience & demonstrate proficiency with Welding Mild Steel, MIG, Welding Stainless Steel and Aluminum (TIG / Plasma). Have knowledge of fabrication equipment such as: metal brake / shear, drill press, band saws, hyd press, hammer drilling, grinding and finishing work, etc.
Travel:
May include up to 5% domestic
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.
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at
This posting is for a Fabrication/Welder Mechanic position at 3M Hutchinson MN. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Fabrication/Welder Mechanic openings occur at 3M Hutchinson and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition. Eligible applications will be kept open and active until Aug 2022.
After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.
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The starting rate of pay for this position is $35,88, with the potential to reach $35,88 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The…
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