Production Operator ; Quapaw, OK

Production Operator I (Quapaw, OK)

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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 is 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 other curious, creative 3

Mers.

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

The person hired for the position Production Operator will be responsible for producing and assembling products in the plant. They operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare them for shipping.

The Impact You Will Make in this Role:

As a Production Operator I, 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:

• Observing all safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Applying quality instructions & specifications
• Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Loading/unloading material into & from equipment.
• Working as a team member through sharing information, problem solving & assisting others

Your Skills and Expertise :
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) 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.

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of hands-on experience in manufacturing or similar environments such as warehousing, construction, or farming, in a private, public, government or military environment.

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as part of the selection process.

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

• Perform work requiring general knowledge of production principles where productive process depends on an ability to detect and correct the defect. Basic understanding of Lean principles.
• Must recognize any non‐standard conditions and/or raw materials and know when to take the necessary action or seek advice;
  Must use judgement to perform semi-repetitive job involving some variety of detail or responsibility where actions to be taken and decisions to be made are limited.
• Operate PLC or DCS controls, hand tools, various powered trucks, valves, and some test equipment; set up and operate equipment where moderate adjustment is required.
• Close attention to detail, such as process conditions, is required at all times to avoid costly rework, production delays, safety incidents or scrap; continuously monitor equipment, process and product quality; ability to operate in an environment where complex machine operations happen simultaneously; ability to plan ahead in the process and production schedule to complete tasks in a timely fashion; execute proper in‐process tests.

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work fully on-site at 3M in Quapaw, OK.

Travel:
None

Relocation Assistance : NA

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

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.30, with a potential to reach through step progression $29.74. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview:  This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

This posting is for a Production Operator I position at 3M Quapaw. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may…