3M is hiring a Tool and Die Technician

Join 3M as a Tool and Die Technician within our Plant Engineering team. You will be responsible for the fabrication, modification, and repair of plastic injection molds and components, collaborating closely with toolmakers, molding, and engineering groups to implement improvements. This role requires driving a company vehicle.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate, modify, and repair plastic injection molds and mold parts in scheduled and emergency situations.
• Perform laser welding and processing of tooling components.
• Work closely with other toolmakers, molding, and engineering groups to define and implement modifications.
• Fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on plastic molds and inserts per prints and instructions.
• Use root cause analysis and innovation to improve tooling performance and reliability.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and make repairs while the mold is in the press, following press status reports.
• Assist in training maintenance and production personnel on tool and die equipment.
• Develop and maintain tool and die documentation, records, prints, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as Molding Support direct contact at intervals, attending priority meetings and communicating department needs.

What We're Looking For

• A two (2) year Technical Diploma in Tool & Die/Mold Making/Die Making plus 5-years’ experience.
• A current, valid Driver’s License.

Nice to Have

• Excellent customer relations and communication skills with a team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime as necessary.
• A high regard for safety practices and the ability to apply interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs.
• Assertiveness to challenge discrepancies in policies.
• Previous experience building or repairing plastic injection molds, including hot runner manifold systems.
• Safe working knowledge of hoist and rigging.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Advanced working knowledge of tooling electrical components.

Team & Environment

You will work closely with other toolmakers, molding, and engineering groups to support continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits & Compensation

• The starting rate of pay is $44.82 per hour.
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Absences.
• Retirement Benefits.

Work Mode

This position requires working onsite.

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.