Plant Engineering Intern at 3M in Alexandria, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Plant Engineering Intern

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 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

As a Plant Engineering Intern, 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:

• Provide support for: general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and service to production tasks.


• Assist in the documentation and implementation of maintenance procedures as outline by skilled crafts.


• Aid skilled maintenance technicians which may include, assisting in the troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of our operations.


• Assist in the establishment and maintaining of critical spare parts inventory in support of equipment reliability and up-time.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year completed in a two (2) year technical degree program in a maintenance related field.

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

• A basic understanding of shop equipment including hand tools, saws, drill press and welding with a willingness to learn


• Possess a high regard and understanding for workplace safety and housekeeping practices.


• Excellent mechanical aptitude is critical, as represented by academic performance and past experiences.

Work location:

• Alexandria, MN

Travel: May include up to (0%)(domestic/international)

Relocation Assistance: May not be 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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.31, with the potential to reach $28.31 . 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/.

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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