Electrician / Electrical Systems Technician

3M is hiring an Electrician / Electrical Systems Technician. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions PLC, electrical troubleshooting and plc programming among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial process control systems, electrical components, and make PLC programming changes.

PLC

electrical-troubleshootingplc-programmingindustrial-maintenanceequipment-repair

Job Description:

Electrician (Hartford City, IN)

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 Electrician, 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:

Install, troubleshoot and repair: A wide variety of process sensing devices (humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, tension, flow, viscosity, etc.) Entire industrial process control systems. This includes electronic, digital, analog, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems Electrical and pneumatic components on standalone production equipment. Both AC and DC motors and drive systems from .25 – 300Hp.
Make PLC programming changes, back up electronic files and update blueprints as changes have been made.
Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, equipment manuals, etc.
Set up, operate, and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy.

Work from both written and verbal instructions with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc. all while observing and following 3M safety rules, 3M Guide to Conduct, and Plant Engineering departmental and site work rules.

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:

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) from an accredited institution.
A minimum three (3) years of experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial setting in a private, public, government, or military environment.
This position will/may require weekend, overtime, and holiday work on a three or four crew work schedule both inside and outside.

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

Experience in programmable logic controllers, AC&DC drive controls. Pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor control systems.
Basic mathematics and basic computer skills
Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M employment testing as a part of the selection process

Travel: May include up to [0%][domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: Is not 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.

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $37.02, with the potential to reach $37.02 . 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/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

Electrician / Electrical Systems Technician 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Electrician / Electrical Systems Technician is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in US, Indiana, Hartford City.
The job was posted on September 8, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Electrical TroubleshootingPLC ProgrammingIndustrial MaintenanceEquipment RepairPLC

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where electrical troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where plc programming was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where industrial maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where equipment repair was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used PLC in your day-to-day work.

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