Production Operator 1 at 3M in Tilton, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Job Description:

Production Operator 1

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.

“At 3M, we want to make sure that everyone, from all walks of life, know they can share their opinions, they’re heard, and change is made based on their input.” – Ann Anaya, chief diversity officer at 3M”

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Production Operator 1, 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:

• Not limited to heavy lifting and moving of materials.


• Loading and unloading vehicles, and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.


• May involve working at heights and heavy lifting of 30 pounds or more.


• May also require operation of industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.


• Requires forklift certification.

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.


• One (1) year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.


• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Package, MES knowledge.


• Understanding of Lean Management Systems, and lean tools.

Travel: May include up to (5%)(domestic/international)

Relocation Assistance: 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 Production Operator 1 position at 3M Tilton, NH. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Production Operator 1openings occur at 3M Tilton, NH 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 December 2021.  After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

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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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