Job Description:
Job Title
Manufacturing Technology Specialist
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manufacturing Technology Specialist you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Identifying and evaluating manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions and determine priority and implement a path to execution.
- Providing guidance, leadership to plant level personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation as well as preventative maintenance.
- Providing support towards capital project justifications.
- Determine equipment and MES improvement priorities to determine the best path forward for resolution including repair or replacement.
- Using data-based tools and methodologies to identify improvement recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
- This position has responsibilities to utilize their expertise and project leadership skills to drive substantial improvements in process performance and equipment uptime.
- Leading operational excellence at all four IMP mining plants (Corona, Little Rock, Pittsboro, Wausau) through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.
- Leads and supports projects that have high impact on plant performance and yield.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple sites.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Five (5) year(s) of experience in one or more of the following areas: Engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment
- Five (5) years of experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Prior experience in mineral processing, manufacturing process & maintenance of heavy equipment
- Experience with mining operations and related crushing & screening equipment a plus
- Strong data and analytics skills
- Experience engaging with production and maintenance organizations.
- Self-starter/self-directed that leads with high energy and passion.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Ability to work with cross functional teams and across multiple functions/disciplines.
- Effective facilitation, communication, and teaching skills.
- Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistical tools.
- Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
- Experience in Mining or heavy industrial applications and equipment
Work location:
- Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least three days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Alternative locations include: Corona (CA), Little Rock (AK), Pittsboro (NC), and Wausau (WI)
- Travel: May include up to 15% domestic
- Relocation: May 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.
Chat with Max
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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. 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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/13/2026 To 08/12/2026 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This 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.
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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.
