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Electrical Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

3M · Prairie du Chien, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a 3rd shift role, 6pm to 6am. How have you handled night shifts before, and what keeps you reliable on them?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to long overnight shifts, which is a must for this opening.

Tell me about an equipment install or upgrade you worked on. What was your part?

What they are checking: Whether they have installation experience and understand commissioning steps.

You're finishing your two-year electrical program. Tell me about a project or lab where you had to troubleshoot something real.

What they are checking: Whether their schooling built hands-on problem solving, not just theory.

What would you do

On 3rd shift, you're the only electrical tech and two lines go down. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety and impact and call for help when needed.

How do you hand off an unfinished repair to the day shift?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate status and hazards clearly across shifts.

About the work

How do you troubleshoot a web handling system that's losing tension control?

What they are checking: Whether they understand drives, load cells, dancers and feedback loops on web lines.

Walk me through programming or troubleshooting a PLC when a machine won't start.

What they are checking: Whether they can go online, check permissives and trace logic to find what's blocking a start.

A drive faults on startup. How do you figure out whether the problem is the drive, the motor or the load?

What they are checking: Whether they isolate components logically rather than swapping parts.

How do you troubleshoot a pneumatic or hydraulic problem on a machine?

What they are checking: Whether their skills extend past electrical to fluid power systems the posting names.

How do you stay safe working on equipment with hydraulic stored energy?

What they are checking: Whether they know to bleed pressure and block loads before working.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Electrical Maintenance Technician We offer: • Competitive starting pay is $ $35.89 /hour with the potential to reach $ 42.26 /hour. • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day. • 401k with generous company match • Three weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated for the first year based on start date) • Twelve (12) company holidays • Employee assistance program and medical support • Opportunities for advancement The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, 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: • Troubleshoot/repair electrical/electronic equipment and components, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, web handling systems, mechanical equipment and components. • Program/troubleshoot PLCs and drives. • Install/upgrade equipment. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Possess a two (2) year degree/diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) OR be within the final six (6) months of completing a two (2) year degree/diploma in an Electrical or Electro/Mechanical Technician field. • Interested and available to work 3rd shift (6pm-6am) ** Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • One (1) year of Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience • Experience with PLC programming • Advanced systems knowledge in Allen Bradley PLCs and Drives • WI Journeyman or Master Electricians License • Robotics Knowledge Work location: • Prairie du Chien, WI Travel: Does not include travel Relocation Assistance: Is 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. #INDPROD Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64, with the potential to reach $33.64 . 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.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. 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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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 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. 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. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. 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