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At a glance
3M is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Massachusetts. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, asking for at least 18 years of experience, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $34.52 an hour. 3M has 99 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 586 Engineering & Mfg openings in the US today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $112,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
3M advertises $34.52 an hour. That is lower than about 67% of the 9 engineering & mfg jobs in Massachusetts that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $36 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $34.52 an hour comes to about $72,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Massachusetts tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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3M has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (21), sales & BD (16) and software & IT (15). The biggest locations are Austin, TX (6), Indianapolis, IN (5) and District Of Columbia, WA (2). 11% of them are remote, none is marked entry level and 89% show pay. We collect 3M's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Maintenance Mechanic
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.
Training Schedule: The first 6 months will be on 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.
Location: Rockland, MA
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
3M is seeking Maintenance Mechanic candidates to join our team in Rockland, MA!
- Starting Pay: $34.52/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential
- New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
- Health, vision and dental start day one
- Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5%
Job Description:
The person hired for the position of Maintenance Mechanic will work at our Rockland, MA plant site.
As a Maintenance Mechanic 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:
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Performing preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment following standard procedures as indicated on PM job plans or equipment manuals
- Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, aligning mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic components such as bearings, gear boxes, transmissions, shafts and couplings, brakes, control valves, cylinders, pumps
- Troubleshooting AC and DC electrical equipment and components such as variable frequency drives, contactors, relays, motor starters, circuit breakers, fuses or disconnects, transformers, solenoids, controllers, transmitters, transducers, switches (flow, photo, proximity, level, pressure, etc.), AC and DC motors and/or power supplies
- Performing the job in a safe and efficient manner, independently or as a team, in accordance with company safety and quality policies exercising independent judgment while paying close attention to detail
- Accurately communicating with all levels of staff using electronic, written and/or verbal means and answers their questions, as required for effective performance of the job or operation of the department
Required: (Basic 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) from an accredited institution
- Minimum (2) years of industrial maintenance experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Desired: (Preferred Qualifications)
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings/schematics and using test devices.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing controls components.
- Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems to report work completion.
Work Location: Rockland, MA
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 $34.52 per hour. 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $35,49, with the potential to reach $36,59 . 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All 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.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/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.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $35.49, with the potential to reach $36.59 . 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All 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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
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