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3M Maintenance Technician (m/f/*) in West Lancashire, United Kingdom
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
Job Description:
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 curious, creative 3Mers.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Maintenance Technician (m/f/*) at 3M Skelmersdale plant, 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:
Tracking and reporting of process improvement results
Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant, personnel and production equipment and processes
Ensuring production targets are met, optimising output & minimising defects
Providing production line support in line with company goals and objectives
Preventive maintenance
Equipment breakdown repairs
Establishing process conditions
In-line quality checks
Process monitoring and controlling according to Statistical Process Control (SPC) method
Analysing data to fault find and developing prioritised improvement plans for the platform
Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality and production schedule requirements
Prioritizing and promoting Health and Safety awareness
Training and mentoring staff in an approachable and constructive manner
Fostering and developing excellent relationships with key business stakeholders
Gathering & sharing best practice, both within 3M and world class manufacturing sites
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:
First accomplished technical production support experience.
Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo controls PLC fault finding (Omron preferred)
Electrical: 18th Edition
Experience of robotics (ABB preferred), including experience of automated assembly production lines
Experience of vision systems
Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings
Ability to follow SOP’s and training processes
Ability and willingness to work a night shift if required
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with staff at differing levels of the organisation
Ability to assess and upgrade procedures and systems
Team player
Versatile and a self-starter with ability to work without supervision
Role Location: 3M Skelmersdale (on-site role)
Ideal candidate location: Within a commutable distance of 3M Skelmersdale site
Travel: Little to none (for training purposes only)
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. (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/) If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
*At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.
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At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.
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