Laboratory Technician ( CRPL Rapid Prototyping and Design Center

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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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

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

As a Laboratory Technician within the Rapid Prototyping and Design Center of the Corporate Research Process Laboratory (CRPL), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Advancing the mission of the 3M Rapid Prototyping and Design Center within 3M CRPL
• Operating a variety of 3D printing and other additive manufacturing equipment to rapidly create quality prototype parts to support 3M technology, new products, and manufacturing efforts
• Responsibility for the post-processing operation
• Collaborating with other members of the team to fulfill a wide range of 3M internal customer requests for part prototyping, with rapid turnaround time

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)
• One (1) combined year of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing/production, and/or pilot plants in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

• Associate's Degree
• Basic understanding of additive manufacturing processes such as FDM, SLS, and MJF
• Post-processing experience of different printing technology types
• Ability to set up, run, monitor, and shut down 3D printers safely
• Basic experience with CAD and slicing software
• Clear communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work five days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

May include up to 5% domestic or international.

Is not authorized

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

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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $67,593 - $82,614, 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.).

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value  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.

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.

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