Maintenance Mechanic

3M is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic. It pays $77k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include mechanical troubleshooting, electrical maintenance and preventive maintenance.
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Maintenance mechanic role at 3M responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-2ND SHIFT (SHIFT HOURS: M-TH, 1:00P-11:00P)

LOCATION: HEBRON, KY

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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, KY is seeking a candidate for MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-2ND SHIFT

Starting Rate: $37.15/hr. + Shift Differential ($1.00/hr.)
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 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC will work at our 3M HEBRON, KY plant site.

As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC you will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical and electrical equipment and components.
Contribute to engineering by participating in development and coordination of engineering projects, including design, procurement and installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment when determined by plant leadership to be necessary.
Perform safe work task to include LOTO on all plant equipment as required and wearing or proper PPE.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment, true to 3M Hebron, KY standards.
Participate in lean manufacturing kaizen events, Tier 2 discussion, and layered process audits.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

Required: (Basic Qualifications):

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Minimum five (3) years of experience in Maintenance Mechanics or Systems Technology in a military, manufacturing, or equivalent environment.
Weekend work, working overtime, second and rotating schedule, working on holidays and short notice shift coverage as needed.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess an associate degree or certificate program in maintenance related systems training
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
Possess good documentation and communication 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 $37.15/hr. This 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/

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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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

Maintenance Mechanic 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.

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Key facts

Maintenance Mechanic is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $77k a year.
The role is based in US, Kentucky, Hebron.
The job was posted on November 9, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Tell me about a project where lean manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?

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