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Maintenance Tech II
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, California, Oak Hills
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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.
- 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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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
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: Maintenance Tech II 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 Maintenance Tech II, 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: · Mechanical Systems: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical equipment and components, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, mounting systems, gearboxes, transmissions, clutches, brakes, couplings, drive linkages, gas-fired and electric process ovens, and related production equipment, while adhering to established safety procedures and maintenance best practices. · Pumps & Fluid Systems: Maintain and repair pumps, valves, piping, and pumping systems, including vacuum, hydraulic, chemical feed, centrifugal, gear, vane, auger, screw, and pneumatic diaphragm pumps. · Electrical & Controls: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drive controls, I/O systems, PLC devices and logic, electrical sensors and field devices, AC/DC electrical equipment, wiring, fuses, micro switches, proximity switches, photo eyes, and other control system components, following applicable electrical safety requirements and procedures. · Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment, material handling and lifting systems, facility utilities, safety devices, and other plant assets; establish, update, review, and optimize preventive maintenance programs and equipment PM schedules. · Equipment Installation & Material Handling: Move, rig, hoist, lift, position, level, and align equipment, machinery, and materials using standard maintenance practices; operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts and WAVs. · Maintenance Planning & Documentation: Review and prioritize work orders, identify labor and material requirements, maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation, manage PM records within the Maintenance Management System, and identify and procure parts needed for maintenance activities and engineering projects. · Collaboration, Training & Continuous Improvement: Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and maintenance team members to support safe and reliable operations; participate in maintenance communication processes, assist with technical training of coworkers, perform basic welding and fabrication activities, and contribute to continuous improvement and special project initiatives. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have 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. • High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution and Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience (including apprenticeship experience) in a private, public, government or military environment • Available for weekend work, working overtime, rotating shifts, and/or short notice shift coverage • Experience o