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Plant Engineering Technician

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2025
💰 $76,000/yr($54,000/yr$76,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Plant Engineering Technician (Brownwood, TX)
 

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 is equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With 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.

Job Description:  

As a Plant Engineering Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Responsibilities: 

Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Maintaining, repairing, and protecting assets in the 3M Brownwood facility
  • Working with engineering and production personnel during troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, machining, welding and repair of plant utility and process equipment
  • Performing routine preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment such as drives, motors, pumps, overhead hoists, boilers, compressors, rotary equipment, air handling equipment, and plant process/support equipment
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, motors, controls, VFD’s and related equipment
  • Assist in developing plans to correct equipment deficiencies and determining long term solutions for equipment issues to improve reliability
  • Complete other duties as assigned or necessary including the willingness to work overtime, various shifts, and to be on-call

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

Required:

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
  • Four (4) years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a multi-craft mechanical/electrical or controls maintenance position

Desired:

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

  • Two (2) year technical degree/diploma (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in a multi-craft technology program
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing the following types of equipment in a manufacturing environment:  motors, pumps, web handling systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drive systems and related components, valves, brakes, and clutches
  • Demonstrated proficiency working with electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, AC/DC motors, motor drives, PLC troubleshooting, etc.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and repair experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems in an industrial environment.
  • Experience in Industrial lasers
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving and computer skills.
  • This position may require working overtime, working weekends, and working holidays, as needed.  This position is on a slow rotating shift.

Work location:

  • Brownwood, TX

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: NA

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $27.00, with a potential to reach $37.96. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive p

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