Fabrication​/Welder Mechanic

Fabrication/Welder Mechanic

As a Fabrication/Welder Mechanic, you will shop‑fabricate daily, working with drawings and print packages. Your responsibilities include:

• Modify facility and production equipment, welding, rigging, site maintenance, millwright work, and moving plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and solve mechanical/electrical equipment problems.
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment upgrades and with other production engineering groups to maintain plant reliability.
• Perform predictive and preventive routes, establish and maintain equipment documentation and spare parts, and conduct root‑cause failure analysis.
• Use PC Maintenance Management system tools for analysis, planning, and scheduling.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and symbols.

Requirements:

• Completed a technical degree, diploma, or certificate in mechanical craft(s) related to this trade, or at least 540 hours of documented military school related to this trade.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, overtime, and after‑hour call‑in.
• Legal age of 18 years or older (compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws).

Preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further:

• Future certification for PIVs, respirators, and aerial lifts.
• Knowledge of welding types and procedures; selected welding certifications (MIG, TIG/Plasma, Stainless Steel, Aluminum).
• Experience with fabrication equipment such as metal brakes/shears, drill presses, band saws, hydraulic presses, hammer drills, grinders, and finishing tools.

Travel may include up to 5% domestic.

Relocation assistance is not authorized.

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

3M offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

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.