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Job Description:
3M Health Care is now Solventum
Solventum is seeking Maintenance Mechanic candidates to join our team in Forest City, IA!
- Starting Pay: $29.15/hour
- Shift Details: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm)
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance of fork truck, material handling and custodial equipment, both powered and non-powered.
- Performing general maintenance of facility building and property.
- Following all safety policies and housekeeping guidelines to ensure a neat, clean, efficient and safe work environment (may include possible hazardous material spill cleanup).
- Working closely with engineering groups and outside vendors to assist with fork truck and material handling equipment design and debugging.
- Attending meetings and training as required both internal and external of the plant site.
- Ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start)
- Two (2) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment
- Ability to operate powered lift equipment
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work overtime or holidays as needed
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Two (2) year technical degree in a maintenance field
- OSHA 30 Hours Certification
- Possess knowledge of hand and power tools, fabrication principles, basic welding processes, mechanical symbols and nomenclature, mechanical processes and design standards.
- Possess computer skills to manage multiple equipment and projects
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Good communication skills
Work location: Onsite - 806 W Crystal Lake Rd, Forest City, IA 50436
Travel: No Travel
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
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.82, with the potential to reach $30.90 . 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-RewardsResponsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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