Machinist (Royersford, PA)

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:   MACHINIST

LOCATION: Royersford, PA

3M is seeking Machinist candidates to join our team in Royersford, PA!

• Starting Pay: $28.28/hour
• New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
• Health, vision and dental start day one
• Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5%

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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description:  

The person hired for the position of Machinist will work at our Royersford, PA plant site.

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 Machinist 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:

• Read, understand and follow work orders, blueprints & engineering drawings.
• Measure and verify setups and parts by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample work pieces utilizing comparator, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators and other measuring equipment needed.
• Manual machining including turning, boring and milling within ±.001”
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, good personal safety record, report unsafe acts, conditions or equipment, keep current with safety policies.
• Select tools & select/create work holding for optimum productivity.
• Set-up and operate grinders as needed to machine parts to print specifications.
• Set-up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders as needed to machine parts to print specification.
• Report time and material in manufacturing systems.

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

Required: (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Minimum one (1) year of machinist experience in private, public, government or military environment and/or Technical School.
• Manual Machining Experience.

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

Desired: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated strong conceptual and problem-solving abilities.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant machining experience.
• Proficiency in required functional and technical machining skills.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process

Work Location: Royersford, PA

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: NA

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency: 

The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.28 per hour. 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/.

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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Position Transition Notice:

3M has entered into agreements to sell its Precision Grinding & Finishing business to Nimbus, a European-based private investment company focused on developing medium-sized industrial enterprises.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to information and consultation requirements with relevant works councils and to regulatory and other requirements.      

It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may transition to Nimbus.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $28,28, with the potential to reach $29,43 . 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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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/

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