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Processing Operator I *

Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Requisition ID
R01173358
Date posted
10/29/2026
Category
Manufacturing
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Processing Operator I


3M is seeking Processing Operator candidates for 3M Indianapolis, Indiana.


  • Full- time: 2nd Shifts available (5:45am – 4:15pm)
  • Starting Rate: $23.88 + Shift Differentials
  • New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Health, vision and dental start day one
  • Employee stock discount
  • 401K Match of 5%


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 a(n) Processing Operator I, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:


  • Maintaining standards for all materials and products.
  • Maintaining all products for proper testing and receiving.
  • Maintaining communication with production coworkers and supervisors.
  • Maintaining quality & safety standards.

***Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.


Your Skills and Expertise 

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


Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.


  • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher.
  • Minimum two (2) months of previous experience of operating production machinery.
  • Working 8–10-hour shifts, overtime, extended hours, weekend, holidays (as needed), and short notice shift coverage.

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


  • Basic computer knowledge
  • 6 months to 1 year of operating production machinery.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Knowledge of Inventory Systems.
  • Working a team/group


Pay & Benefits:

  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.88.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: does not include

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).


Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.


To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.


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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What to Expect During the Hiring Process

This is a general overview of the 3M job application process. The specific steps, timing, and requirements may vary by country, region, role, or business need. For the most accurate information, please follow any location-specific guidance or instructions shared with you during the recruitment process.

  • Apply

  • Assessment

  • Phone screen

  • On-site or
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    offer

  • Background
    check

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