2nd Shift Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

  • 3M
  • Maplewood, Minnesota
  • Full Time

Job Description:

2nd Shift Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

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 its equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety 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 Youll Make in this Role

  • Understanding and applying the operating principles, purpose, proper application, and design limitations of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical circuits such as chillers, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, flow meters, fans, thermostats, humidistats, heat exchangers, and recorders.
  • Setting up, operating, and reading precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer's specification of accuracy. These instruments and devices include leak detectors, pressure gages, thermometers, psychrometers, velometers, and similar devices.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions. Making repairs or adjustments to existing components and possessing capability to identify replacement or substitute components.
  • Maintaining control logic program design and modifications to 3M building HVAC Unit controls.
  • Completing the required shop paperwork and using the reporting system following established procedures. This includes Daily Work Records, P.M. Route Sheets, Stock Withdrawal forms and other forms and records that may be required in the performance of the job or operation of the department.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Associate degree or certification in two-year program in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Minimum of two (2) years work experience in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Craft area within the past seven (7) years
  • Universal Refrigeration Certification
  • Possess a current and valid Drivers License

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

  • Knowledge of operating principles of mechanical and electromechanical components used in the measurement and control of temperature, humidity, and air flow
  • A demonstrated mechanical background

Pay & Benefits:

  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $45.75. 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 candidates 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:

Travel: May include up to 0%

Relocation Assistance: 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $45.75, with the potential to reach $45.75 . 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 candidates 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: All 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 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com 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.Pay & Benefits Overview: 3M 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.

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Job ID: 482988466
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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