Production Utility Operator

3M is hiring a Production Utility Operator in New York, United States. It pays $46k-$52k a year and 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 manufacturing, production and safety compliance among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Work on a production line to support manufacturing goals, maintain quality standards, and ensure safety compliance.

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Job Description:

Production Utility Operator

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 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 a(n) Production Utility 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:

Working collaboratively with a work center team to meet production goals and objectives.
Maintaining high quality standards as determined through quality specifications.
Ensuring you own safety and the safety of others by following all Safety rules and polices.
Support production processes by replenishing raw materials, and inspecting, packaging, and palletizing of finished goods.
Assist equipment operators, participate in equipment change-overs, and perform general housekeeping duties.

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:

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
At least 6 months of Production/Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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:

1+ years of Production/Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment is a plus.

The starting “base” rate for this position is $22.49 per hour (90% of the full rate). After 6 months, the pay will increase to $23.74, with the full rate for the position reaching $24.99 after a year.

This is a 12-hour shift from 7pm – 7am with a 2/2/3 work schedule. With the 2/2/3 schedule, you are required to work every other weekend. This is a union facility that is open 24/7, 365 days a year (including Holidays).

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

Relocation Assistance: N/A

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.

This posting is for a Production Utility Operator position at 3M Tonawanda. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Production Utility Operator openings occur at 3M Tonawanda, and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition. Eligible applications will be kept open and active untIl 09/27/2024. After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

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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 Utility 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
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Key facts

Production Utility Operator is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $46k-$52k a year.
The role is based in US, New York, Tonawanda.
The job was posted on August 26, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Questions you could be asked

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Tell me about a project where production was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where safety compliance was part of your work. What did you do?

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