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At a glance
3M is hiring a Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA) in Iowa. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, first listed on November 1. 3M has 99 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 586 Engineering & Mfg openings in the US today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $112,000 a year at the midpoint.
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3M has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 586 engineering & mfg jobs across the US on USA Jobs 24, 49% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $112,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up.
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3M has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (21), sales & BD (16) and software & IT (15). The biggest locations are Austin, TX (6), Indianapolis, IN (5) and District Of Columbia, WA (2). 11% of them are remote, none is marked entry level and 89% show pay. We collect 3M's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Job Description:
Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)
We offer:
- Starting is $38.83. once you are certified its $39.92.
- Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
- 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
- Opportunities for advancement
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Electrical Systems 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. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic equipment, including drives, PLC’s, robotics, electronics.
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in the production environment through preventative maintenance and repairing critical equipment
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas
- Safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment
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) AND Three (3) years of Industrial Maintenance experience
OR
- Possess or will possess prior to starting, a technical degree/diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Robotics, Automation Technology, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Robotics/Automated Systems Technician, or other multi-craft technology program.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance experience
Work location:
- Ames, IA
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized
The starting rate of pay for this position is $38.83. once you are certified it´s $39.92. 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $38.83, with the potential to reach $39.92 . 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/.All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.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.
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