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Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)

3M is hiring an Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA). It pays $81k-$83k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions PLC, Robotics and maintenance among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • 3M has 752 other open roles on Level.
  • Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, robotics, and equipment as a technician.

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Job Description:

Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)


We offer:


  • Starting is $38.83. once you are certified its $39.92.
  • Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
  • Twelve (12) company holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Electrical Systems Technician, 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:


  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic equipment, including drives, PLC’s, robotics, electronics.
  • Creating a culture of safety and compliance in the production environment through preventative maintenance and repairing critical equipment
  • Supporting a culture of continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas
  • Safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment

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 High School Diploma/GED or higher (Completed prior to start) AND Three (3) years of Industrial Maintenance experience

OR

  • Possess or will possess prior to starting, a technical degree/diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Robotics, Automation Technology, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Robotics/Automated Systems Technician, or other multi-craft technology program.

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


  • Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance experience

Work location:


  • Ames, IA

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic



Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized



The starting rate of pay for this position is $38.83. once you are certified it´s $39.92. 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.



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 $38.83, with the potential to reach $39.92 . 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/.

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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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How we rate this

Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA) at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

MaintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical SystemsPLCRobotics

Questions you could be asked

  1. Tell me about a project where maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where electrical systems was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. What's a project where you used PLC hands-on?
  5. Walk me through how you've used Robotics in your day-to-day work.

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  • List these exact terms on your resume: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, PLC, and Robotics. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
  • Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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