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Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift

3M
Red Wing, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2025
💰 $74,060/yr

About the role

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift

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 wide variety 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(n) Maintenance Mechanic II 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:

  • Inspecting, testing, dismantling machinery/equipment to detect malfunction, discussing machine variations with operators or supervisors to diagnose problem, and then repairing machine.
  • Installing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment as well as pneumatic controls such as valves, cylinders, accumulators, and connections.
  • Performing millwright tasks such as moving equipment, material and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding, and rolling.
  • Operating cutting torch, plasma cutter, or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts as well as using mill, lathe and other shop equipment to fabricate and repair basic machine parts.
  • Repairing and maintaining physical structure of establishment, including snow removal, HVAC and compressed air systems. Also, maintaining preventative maintenance program by cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery central to optimal machine performance.  In addition, documenting preventative maintenance activities.

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

  • Possess a H.S. Diploma/GED or higher, completed and verified prior to start
  • Minimum of three (3) years direct Maintenance experience
  • Minimum of four (4) months of experience of Hydraulic & Pneumatic principles.
  • Able to work second shift (1:00pm – 9:00pm) as well as overtime per business need, during the week and/or weekend.

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

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Experience in solving recurring problems through determination of root cause
  • Ability to maintain neat and orderly conditions where you work and promote safe conditions
  • Ability to diagnose Mechanical and Electrical issues as well as read and interpret blueprints.

Pay & Benefits: 

  • The rate of pay for this position is $37.03/hour. 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/

Travel: N/A

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $37,03, with the potential to reach $37,03 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specifi

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