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Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-craft Electrical

3M
Cottage Grove, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Description:

3M is seeking a Full-time Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-craft Electrical in Cottage Grove, MN. 

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 an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-craft Electrical, 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:

  • Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, and making adjustments to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic process control systems and devices used in production, laboratory, office and utility areas. Calibrating, and making adjustments to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control systems used in production, laboratory, office, and utility areas.
  • Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs repairs.
  • Responds to shop work orders in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Implements and improves preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Determines parts, tools, and supplies necessary for the jobs.
  • Documents work activities in the work order CMMS
  • Willingness to learn and expand technical skills.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two-year associate's degree in the electrical maintenance field, or graduate from an approved apprenticeship program.
  • Five years of experience in the electrical maintenance/troubleshooting of industrial processing equipment.
  • Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and pass Motor Vehicle Record check.


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

  • Experience troubleshooting issues with processing equipment and resolving them by implementing appropriate repairs.
  • Experience in field instrumentation including process sensors and control devices.
  • Experience in Programmable Logic Controllers, AC & DC drive controls, and pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor-based control systems.
  • Current State of Minnesota Journeyman Electrician's License or a Master Electrician's License.
  • Ability to read and interpret measurement instruments to better troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other people.
  • Ability and desire to work as a multi-skilled electrical craftsperson.


Pay & Benefits: 
The starting rate of pay for this position is $50.24. 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/.

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Resid

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