Multi-Craft Technician

3M is hiring a Multi-Craft Technician. It pays $34-$38/hr and 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 Rockwell PLC, troubleshooting and maintenance among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Multi-craft technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install production equipment with a focus on control and mechanical systems.

Rockwell PLC

troubleshootingmaintenancemechatronicspneumaticshydraulics

Job Description:

Multi-Craft Technician

We offer:

Competitive pay starting of $34.01 - $38.26.
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
Employee assistance program and medical support
Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Multi-Craft 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.

Troubleshoot, repair and/or install production equipment including motors, generators, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, clutches, bearings, pumps, computerized equipment, and other devices following elementary logic/wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, and equipment manuals
Operate hand/power tools and shop equipment including, but not limited to; electric drill, drill press, lathe, mill, grinder, conduit bender, pipe cutter, welder, etc.
Work on equipment installed in cramped locations as well as elevated locations using ladder, man lifts, boom truck or on roofs of buildings, in pits or in hazardous locations.
Apply mechanical/electrical/electronic theory and related knowledge with a primary focus on control systems and a secondary focus on mechanical systems.
Communicate effectively with production personnel, including but not limited to: Operators, Process Engineers, members of plant’s leadership group and contractors
Support a culture of continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas

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 an associate degree or higher in Mechatronics (completed & verified prior to start)

Possess a high school diploma/GED (completed prior to start) AND five (5) or more years of maintenance experience

AND

• Rockwell PLC and Drive Programming Skills.

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

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to operate computers.
Self-motivated, team oriented and excellent interpersonal skills

Work location:

Alexandria, MN

Travel: Does not include travel

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $32.81, with the potential to reach $34.01 . 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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How we rate this

Multi-Craft 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

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.

Key facts

Multi-Craft Technician is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed pay is $34-$38/hr.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Alexandria.
The job was posted on September 10, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

TroubleshootingMaintenanceMechatronicsPneumaticsHydraulicsRockwell PLC

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where mechatronics was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where pneumatics was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hydraulics was part of your work. What did you do?

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