Manufacturing Technician

Job Description:
Manufacturing Technician (Royersford, PA)

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.

Job Description: 3M is seeking Manufacturing Technician candidates to join our team in Royersford, PA!

• Starting Pay: $28.28/hour
• New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Health, vision and dental start day one.
• Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5%.

The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Technician will work at our Royersford, PA plant site.

As a Manufacturing Technician you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
Here, you will make an impact by:

• Perform departmental operations safely and consistently while meeting standard productivity levels, including proper setup and maintenance of equipment, tanks, nets, and related tooling.
• Review routing sheets, engineering drawings, and wheels to ensure all information is accurate; verify cutting instructions and wheel condition prior to processing.
• Operate plating equipment and large wheel/diamond plating lines, including troubleshooting basic plating issues and performing nickel stripping, prepping, and de‑prepping.
• Inspect wheels for identification, dents, nicks, grit contamination, and other defects; maintain strict grit control to prevent cross‑mixing.
• Accurately complete all required production paperwork, report time and materials, and perform basic math to determine process settings.
• Conduct daily 5S activities and safely operate/inspect overhead cranes to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

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 Diploma/GED or higher.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience in private, public, government or military environment and/or Technical School.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Desired: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot basic production equipment.
• Basic math skills required (fractions, decimals, measurements, process calculations). Prior experience in manufacturing, plating, machining, or a similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and maintain quality standards.
• Understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, routing sheets, and work instructions.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process

Work Location: Royersford, PA

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: NA

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 $28.28 per hour. 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:

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.

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3M has entered into agreements to sell its Precision Grinding & Finishing business to Nimbus, a European-based private investment company focused on developing medium-sized industrial enterprises.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to information and consultation requirements with relevant works councils and to regulatory and other requirements.

It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may transition to Nimbus.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $28,28, with the potential to reach $29,43 . 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: 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 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: 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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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About 3M:

3M Co (3M) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products and solutions. Our company's portfolio of products includes advanced materials, display materials and systems, home care, home improvement, stationery and office, personal safety, roofing granules, closure and masking systems and others.