Maintenance Mechanic at 3M in Flemington, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic

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

As a Maintenance Mechanic, 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 troubleshooting, repair and fabrication for a diverse mix of equipment, components and systems.


• Implementing repairs across many types of equipment including but not limited to vacuum, hydraulic, chemical feed, centrifugal, gear and vane pumps as well as calibration and repair of process control instrumentation, vision systems and sensors and solve complex electrical systems and design problems.


• Determining and sharing recommendations for best practice.


• Supporting engineering and operations in the design, coordination and implementation of projects related to new equipment and modification of existing equipment and processes.


• Create predictive maintenance planning by driving detailed accounting of work following the maintenance work management process, which includes utilizing maintenance management software to identify and document equipment problems and associated repair and recommendations for improvement, obtain parts, track personal labor hours and material on jobs, capture repair history, etc.

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:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution. (completed and verified prior to start)


• Minimum three (3) years of Maintenance Mechanics or Systems Technology Experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.


• Position requires work, on overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

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

• Associate degree or higher in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics or Robotics and Automation, or Engineering Technology (completed and verified prior to start)


• Experience with reliability analysis, predictive (PdM), and preventative maintenance (PM)


• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings


• Possess excellent documentation skills


• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and oral to a diverse audience.

$1000 Referral/Retention bonus for new hires and referring 3M employees between 07/13/21 and 09/13/21.  Must meet eligibility criteria. 

Travel: NA

Relocation Assistance: NA

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. 

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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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