Operations Technician

Job Title Operations Technician 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 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 an Operations 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: Leads water quality stewardship by promoting safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility. Implements robust and reliable water treatment operations through the latest technologies for water processing and equipment reliability. Collaborates with engineering, quality, production, maintenance, and contractors to resolve problems and to implement projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Supports operational excellence through standardization, organization, documentation, data tracking and analysis, training, audits, and continuous improvement. Willingness to be on-call to resolve urgent issues. Your Skills and Expertise   To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Seven (7) years of utilities and/or water systems experience in a private, public, government or military environment  Three (3) years of wastewater treatment experience in a private, public, government or military environment  Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Skills include problem-solving, project management, and teamwork  Knowledge of state and federal water quality permitting and regulations Work location: Cottage Grove, MN Travel: May include up to 10% travel (up to 20% first year) Relocation Assistance: 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.    Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 09/03/2026 To 10/03/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This