Manufacturing Technology Specialist

Manufacturing Technology Specialist leveraging engineering expertise and collaboration with plant personnel to optimize equipment and processes at 3M facilities. Driving operational excellence across multiple locations in the US.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeMaplewood • California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,676 - $178,049 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying and resolving manufacturing process deficiencies, providing leadership in best practices for equipment operation and maintenance, and utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance operational excellence in mining and heavy industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeFive Years Experience in Engineering or ManufacturingHeavy Industrial OperationsData and Analytics SkillsMineral Processing Experience

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Process ImprovementEquipment MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceOperational ExcellenceData AnalysisCapital Project JustificationProcess EvaluationRepair or Replacement StrategiesMining OperationsCrushing and Screening Equipment

Soft Skills

LeadershipGuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Data-Based Tools

Industry Keywords

MiningHeavy EquipmentEnvironmental Health and SafetyQuality ManagementEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identifying and evaluating manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions and determine priority and implement a path to execution.
Providing guidance, leadership to plant level personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation as well as preventative maintenance.
Providing support towards capital project justifications.
Determine equipment and MES improvement priorities to determine the best path forward for resolution including repair or replacement.
Using data-based tools and methodologies to identify improvement recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
Leading operational excellence at all four IMP mining plants through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) year(s) of experience in one or more of the following areas: Engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment
Five (5) years of experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance
Prior experience in mineral processing, manufacturing process & maintenance of heavy equipment
Experience with mining operations and related crushing & screening equipment a plus
Strong data and analytics skills
Experience engaging with production and maintenance organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits