Maintenance Mechanic III at 3M in Tilton, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Maintenance Mechanic III

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“3M’s culture is driven by curious, spirited and collaborative people who are constantly asking ‘What if?’ And the many talents of 3Mers around the globe have me incredibly excited about what’s to come next.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Maintenance Mechanic Leader.  Responsible for the effective scheduling and supervision of all maintenance personnel during the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Maintenance Mechanic Leader.  Responsible for the maintenance of all shop equipment and building modification, installation, removal, or emergency repair of equipment and buildings. 

This job requires climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding. It also requires climbing over and under and into tight or confined areas for various types of maintenance functions.  It requires working overhead from ladders, scaffolding, etc., while welding, pipe fitting, and doing carpentry.   The job requires lifting and occasionally working in awkward and unpleasant conditions.

This job requires the ability to read and use accurately all types of measuring devices used in the maintenance operation. This job requires that appropriate safety equipment to be worn as necessary.  It includes such items as safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses/goggles, respirators, hard hats, welder’s face shield/goggles, harnesses, and clothing, etc.  Other safety equipment may be issued and required for specific jobs.

As a Maintenance Mechanic III, 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:

• Leading ways to improve equipment up time


• Implementing total productive maintenance


• Determining root causes of equipment failure


• Supporting lean six sigma projects


• Creating a team environment

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (completed and verified prior to start)


• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment


• This is a night shift position.

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

• 5+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment


• Experience in disciplines such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, welding and hydraulics 


• This position will require working overtime and call-in availability

Travel: May include up to 0% domestic 0% international

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

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

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

This posting is for a Maintenance Mechanic III position at 3M Tilton. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Maintenance Mechanic III openings occur at 3M Tilton, and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition.  Eligible applications will be kept open and active until April 6, 2021.  After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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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