Job Title Pilot Plant Technician – Injection Molding
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 wide 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 Pilot Plant Technician (Injection Molding), 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:
Joining 3M’s Injection Molding team in the Manufacturing Technology organization, where we support the development of products, processes, and technologies across the company, as well as solve challenging manufacturing problems
Preparing and operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment to support experimental, prototype, and production runs
Working directly with engineers and product developers, and independently conducting molding trials
Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process and making adjustments as needed. Performing quality testing and visual inspections. Interpreting and providing feedback on quality results. Maintaining proper documentation and producing necessary reports
Advancing site EHS and continuous improvement culture through implementation of improvement ideas and adherence to policies
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution
At least three (3) combined years of experience working in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment
At least one (1) combined year of experience with injection molding
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to complete work independently
Willingness to be flexible with schedule. This posting is designated as a day shift (6 AM to 2 PM) role, but may have opportunities for early start/late stop, or alternate shift coverage
Work location:
Work location: On-site at the Building 76 Pilot Plant in Saint Paul, MN
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation: May be 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 expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 - $91,745, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/08/2026 To 08/07/2026 Or until filled
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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.
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