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Machinist

3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Staples

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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17 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

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 diversity 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 Machinist, 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: • Setting up and operating a wide variety of type, model, and size machine tools such as boring bars, drills, grinders, jig bores, key seaters, lathes, milling machines, NC/CNC/MDI machines, presses, saws, and precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer's specification of accuracy. • Fabricating, fitting, and assembling parts to the required tolerances and specifications using a wide variety of metallic and nonmetallic materials. • Knowing and applying operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of machine tools, machine assemblies and mechanical devices; knows the characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials used in the fabrication, rebuilding and repair of machines and mechanical devices. • Reading and working to the indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, prints, sketches, equipment manuals and vendor diagrams. • Knowing and using safe work methods when performing the job requirements to avoid personal injury, injury to co-workers or damage to 3M property. 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 an associate degree or technical diploma or higher in Machine Tool Technology (completed and verified prior to start) Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Three (3) years’ experience running basic machining equipment (turning, milling, welding) - Experience working with CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled), Lathe and Mill equipment - Experience working with Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi and Mazatrol equipment. • Five (5) years’ experience working with NX CAD software. • Five (5) years’ experience working with CNC machining equipment. Work location: • Staples, MN Relocation Assistance: NA 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 $31.06, with the potential to reach $44.37 . 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,

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Source: Employer career site (Workday) First seen: 2026-10-06 Last confirmed: 2026-10-06 How our data works → Report this job

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