3M
Job Description
Pilot Laboratory Technician. 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’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 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Operating pilot web lines to run experiments for New Product Introductions for Abrasive Systems Division
Engaging with product developers, engineers, and other technicians to coordinate and complete runs, and providing data and observation feedback during and after activities
Maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and enhancing the operational safety and efficiency of the pilot lines by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
Record keeping and communication of technical work and results and contributing to documentation of intellectual property
Following and developing standard operating procedures and process documentation
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience operating pilot or manufacturing scale equipment (e.g. coaters, extruders, web handling, etc.) in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Certificate or associate’s degree in technical field
3 years of experience operating coating, extruding, web handling equipment
Proficiency in statistics or analytical software
Proficiency in navigating computer systems: Word, Excel, email, Enovia PLM, SAP
Basic mathematical, coordinating and communication skills
Work location Maplewood, MN. This Role has an on-site working model, with the employees working five (5) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN. Relocation Assistance: Not authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Compensation and Benefits The expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 – $91,745, 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. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.
EEO Statement 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.
Other Information Posted: 10/09/2025 to 11/08/2025 or until filled. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. The 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. Additional information available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Operating pilot web lines to run experiments for New Product Introductions for Abrasive Systems Division
Engaging with product developers, engineers, and other technicians to coordinate and complete runs, and providing data and observation feedback during and after activities
Maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and enhancing the operational safety and efficiency of the pilot lines by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
Record keeping and communication of technical work and results and contributing to documentation of intellectual property
Following and developing standard operating procedures and process documentation
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience operating pilot or manufacturing scale equipment (e.g. coaters, extruders, web handling, etc.) in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Certificate or associate’s degree in technical field
3 years of experience operating coating, extruding, web handling equipment
Proficiency in statistics or analytical software
Proficiency in navigating computer systems: Word, Excel, email, Enovia PLM, SAP
Basic mathematical, coordinating and communication skills
Work location Maplewood, MN. This Role has an on-site working model, with the employees working five (5) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN. Relocation Assistance: Not authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Compensation and Benefits The expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 – $91,745, 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. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.
EEO Statement 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.
Other Information Posted: 10/09/2025 to 11/08/2025 or until filled. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. The 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. Additional information available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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