Welder - Manufacturing

Location

Hutchinson, KS

Wage

$85,308/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on August 3, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As a Fabrication/Welder Mechanic at 3M, you will collaborate with innovative teams to impact the production process through welding, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. 3M is a global company that values diversity and creativity among its employees.

Responsibilities

  • Work with shop fabrication, including drawings and print packages.
  • Modify facility and production equipment.
  • Perform welding, rigging, site maintenance, and millwright work.
  • Troubleshoot and solve mechanical and electrical equipment problems.
  • Collaborate with engineering on equipment upgrades.
  • Maintain the reliability of plant and production equipment.
  • Perform predictive and preventative maintenance routes.
  • Establish and maintain equipment documentation and spare parts.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis.
  • Utilize PC maintenance management system tools for analysis, planning, and scheduling.
  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and symbols.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Completion of a technical degree, diploma, or certificate in mechanical crafts related to this trade.
  • Minimum of 540 hours of documented military school related to this trade is acceptable.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime as necessary.
  • Future certification for PIV's, respirators, and aerial lifts will be required.
  • Knowledge of welding types and procedures.
  • Proficiency in welding Mild Steel, MIG, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum (TIG/Plasma).
  • Experience with fabrication equipment such as metal brake/shear, drill press, band saws, hydraulic press, hammer drilling, grinding, and finishing work.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position located at 3M Hutchinson, MN.
  • Multiple openings anticipated over time.
  • Applications will be accepted for up to 6 months from the posting date.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO