Job Description:

Job Title

Pilot Plant Technician – Injection Molding (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 Pilot Plant Technician (Injection Molding), 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:

• Joining 3M’s Injection Molding team in the Manufacturing Technology organization, where we support the development of products, processes, and technologies across the company, as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems
• Preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs
• Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making adjustments as needed. Performing quality testing and visual inspections. Interpreting and providing feedback on quality results. Maintaining proper documentation and producing necessary reports
• Advancing site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies
• Providing flexible support for 2nd shift operations (2pm – 10pm) based on production demand, to increase manufacturing capacity

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start
• One (1) combined year of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment in a private, public, government or military environment  

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

• Experience operating injection molding presses or other manufacturing lines
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to complete work independently
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule. This role is designated for 2nd shift (2 PM to 10 PM), however initial training will occur on day shift, and schedule adjustments may be made when production demands do not require 2nd shift support

Work location:

• Work location: On-site at the Building 76 Pilot Plant in Saint Paul, MN

Travel:

May include up to 5% 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $67,593 - $82,614, 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 06/16/2026 To 07/16/2026 Or until filled

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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/

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