Pilot Plant Technician - Injection Molding; St. Paul, MN

Pilot Plant Technician – Injection Molding

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. It’s equally important to know that the company 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

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• Joining 3M’s Injection Molding team in the Manufacturing Technology organization, where we support the development of products, processes, and technologies across the company, as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems.
• Preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs.
• Working directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conducting molding trials.
• Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making adjustments as needed; performing quality testing and visual inspections; interpreting and providing feedback on quality results; maintaining proper documentation and producing necessary reports.
• Advancing site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies.

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 from an accredited institution.
• At least three combined years of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment.
• At least one combined year of experience with injection molding.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and ability to complete work independently.
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule. This posting is designated as a day shift (6 AM to 2 PM); may have opportunities for early start/late stop or alternate shift coverage.

• On‑site at the Building 76 Pilot Plant in Saint Paul, MN.
• Travel:
  May include up to 5 % domestic.
• Relocation:
  May be authorized.

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

All employees are expected to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties and 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.