Production Operator

3M is hiring a Production Operator. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions production monitoring, quality inspection and equipment operation among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a junior role.
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Operate automated production and packaging equipment while monitoring processes and performing quality inspections.

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Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Production 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:

Supporting production by monitoring processes, ordering inputs, loading semi-finished materials, inspecting materials, and performing quality inspections to release product
Operate automated production converting, assembly, and packaging equipment.
Monitor process, order inputs, load semi-finished materials, inspect materials, perform quality inspections to release product.
Operate equipment in safe manner.
Follow plant and department safety rules and practices.
Work closely with other operators, and service groups to optimize process including timeliness of product flow.
Monitor equipment and make required adjustments to maintain quality and desired output.
Computer use is required to run process operation.
Meet performance/output goals.

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)
Interested in and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled which includes working 8 to 12 consecutive hours per day on a weekly rotating shift (i.e. Week 1: 4pm-midnight, Week 2: 8am-4pm) or a fixed midnight shift (i.e. midnight-8am), or a fixed 4 Crew shift (i.e. 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am).

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process

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

Ability to operate computers to run process improvements.

Work location:

Aberdeen, SD

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).

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. 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.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.12/hour with a $0.50 shift differential for second shift and a $2.00 shift differential for third shift. 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.

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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

Production Operator 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

Production Operator is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in US, South Dakota, Aberdeen.
The job was posted on September 2, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Tell me about a project where production monitoring was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where quality inspection was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where equipment operation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?

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