Machine Operator

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator

LOCATION: 3M HEBRON, KY

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 is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With 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.

3M HEBRON is seeking a candidate for ELASTOMER GRINDING OPERATOR

• Full- time           
• Starting Rate: $22.95 + DIFFERENTIAL SHIFT (IF APPLICABLE)
• New hires start with 3 weeks’ paid vacation.
• Health, vision and dental start day one
• Employee stock discount
• 401K Match of 5%

Job Description:  

The person hired for the position of ELASTOMER GRINDING OPERATOR

will work at our 3M Hebron, KY plant site.

As an ELASTOMER GRINDING OPERATOR, 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:
 

Your Skills and Expertise

• Collaborate effectively with production team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Support manufacturing operations by executing processes and initiatives that drive product quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop technical knowledge and operational expertise to support training and mentoring opportunities as experience is gained.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to support production and engineering objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute ideas through continuous improvement and employee suggestion programs.
• Follow established work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements while maintaining product quality standards.

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

Required:

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)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Training or experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience participating in Kaizen events or continuous improvement initiatives
• Previous Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) and/or forklift operating experience
• Experience operating grinding, extrusion, or similar manufacturing equipment
• Experience following standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with 3M.

Work Location: 3M HEBRON, KY

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: N/A

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

Pay Transparency: 

The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.95 This wage 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: 0%

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. 

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