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3M

Summer Student Temp

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Apr 2026
💰 $40,000/yr($36,000/yr$40,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Summer Student Temp

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 3M careers.

The impact You'll Make in this Role.

As a Summer Student Maintenance Apprentice, 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:

  • Support production operations by monitoring processes, ordering and staging inputs, loading semi‑finished materials, inspecting materials, and conducting quality checks to ensure products are released to standard.
  • Leading innovation and sustainability.
  • Implementing change and continuous improvement to drive growth and increase efficiency.
  • Determining to do your best and challenge others to live and work differently
  • Willingness to work rotating or midnight shifts, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
  • Candidate must be a 2026 High School Graduate and have completed at least one semester of post‑secondary education as a full‑time student within the current year to qualify for summer work.
  • Ability to work rotating or midnight shifts, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to following operating procedures and customer specifications to ensure high‑quality, on‑time product delivery.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate across teams.
  • Interest in improving processes through continuous improvement and problem‑solving.
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

Pay & Benefits: 

  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $20. 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: May include up to 0

Relocation Assistance: 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

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $18,50, with the potential to reach $20,00 . 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, De

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