Dry Room Operator
3M
- Location
- US, Delaware, Newark
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $25/hr
- H-1B history
- 6 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About this role
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 is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With 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. 3M NEWARK, DE seeking a candidate for DRY END OPERATOR Full- time Starting Rate: $ 24.61 New hires start with 3 weeks’ paid vacation. Health, vision and dental start day one Employee stock discount 401K Match of 5% Job Description: The person hired for the position of DRY END OPERATOR will work at our Newark, DE 3M plant site. As a DRY END OPERATOR you will have will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties: Prepare and set up the wet end of the foam line for production runs in accordance with formulation specifications and production orders. Set up chemical modules, assemble mix heads, calibrate chemical streams and assist in mounting substrates Maintain all run parameters during foam casting at the wet end, making changes as instructed by the process chemists or line leaders. Record substrate lot numbers and run times. Handle chemical waste in accordance with all applicable federal and local environmental laws and regulation Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications. Required: (Basic Qualifications): High School Degree or GED from certified education institution. Minimum of 1 year or less of experience in production Ability to work off shifts and overtime Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with chemicals. Moderate PC skills. Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple tasks Demonstrated effective cross-functional teamwork among internal businesses Previous forklift truck and hoist experience Solid interpersonal skills with strong math skills Must be able to multi-task. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process. Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with 3M. Work Location: 3M NEWARK, DE Travel: None Relocation Assistance: N/A Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Pay Transparency: The starting rate of pay for this position is $ 24.61. 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/ Travel: 0% Relocation Assistance: Is not 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