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Electrician

3M · Wausau, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a preventive maintenance procedure you improved.

What they are checking: Whether they think about why PMs exist and make them more effective.

What electrical skills do you want to grow in next, and how are you working on them?

What they are checking: Whether they have the willingness to learn and expand craft skills the posting asks for.

Tell me about a tricky electrical fault you found. How did you narrow it down?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot methodically instead of replacing parts until something works.

What would you do

How do you decide what parts, tools and supplies to bring before you head out to a job?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead to avoid wasted trips and delays.

You're asked to do a quick repair live because shutting down would stop production. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse unjustified energized work and escalate the decision properly.

About the work

You'll respond to shop work orders and document work in SAP. Walk me through how you handle a work order from start to close.

What they are checking: Whether they plan, execute and record work so the history is useful to others.

How do you verify a circuit is de-energized before working on it?

What they are checking: Whether they use test-before-touch with a verified meter and follow lockout every time.

A motor keeps tripping its overload. Walk me through what you check.

What they are checking: Whether they check load, voltage balance, insulation and overload settings logically.

What arc flash protection do you use, and how do you know what level is needed?

What they are checking: Whether they understand arc flash labels, PPE categories and NFPA 70E practices.

How do you read and use ladder diagrams or schematics on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow drawings to trace circuits quickly.

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Job Description: 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 it’s 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 You’ll Make in this Role As an Electrician, 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: Your Skills and Expertise • Responds to Shop Work Orders in performing maintenance and repair tasks in a safe manner • Implements and improvements preventive maintenance procedures • Determines parts, tools, and supplies necessary for the jobs • Documents work activities in the work order SAP • Willingness to learn and expand craft skills To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications: • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) • Possess a valid and current driver’s license • Three (3) years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance. • Ability to work overtimes, weekends, short notice coverage as business arise, rotating shifts (1st – 2nd), and holidays as needed. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Ability to obtain Wisconsin Journeyman electrician license within established period OR possess a current and valid Wisconsin Journeyman electrician certificate or license • Experience working with PLCs and Process Controls • Experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals and troubleshooting problems to make adjustments and repairs • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other people • Basic computer knowledge Pay & Benefits: • The starting rate of pay for this position is $40.02 + Shift differential. 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/ Travel: Not offered 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. 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. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $39.29, with the potential to reach $41.42 . 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/. 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 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s 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. Safety is a core value at 3M. 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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