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Fabrication Operator I *

3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Indiana, Indianapolis

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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: Fabrication Operator I 3M is seeking Fabrication Operator candidates for 3M Indianapolis, Indiana. • Full- time - 2nd and 3rd Shifts • Starting Rate: $21.37 + Shift Differentials (for 2nd & 3rd Only) • 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) Fabrication 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 three (3) 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 • Ability to read a blueprint • Knowledge of inventory systems • 6 months to 1 year of operating production machinery. Pay & Benefits:   • The starting rate of pay for this position is $21.37. 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, 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" (gran

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