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Electrical Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift (Prairie Du Chien, WI)
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Wisconsin, Prairie Du Chien
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- 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.
- What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Research Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MN: $117k–$117k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($35.89 /hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- 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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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: Electrical Maintenance Technician We offer: • Competitive starting pay is $ $35.89 /hour with the potential to reach $ 42.26 /hour. • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day. • 401k with generous company match • Three weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated for the first year based on start date) • Twelve (12) company holidays • Employee assistance program and medical support • Opportunities for advancement The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, 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: • Troubleshoot/repair electrical/electronic equipment and components, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, web handling systems, mechanical equipment and components. • Program/troubleshoot PLCs and drives. • Install/upgrade equipment. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Possess a two (2) year degree/diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) OR be within the final six (6) months of completing a two (2) year degree/diploma in an Electrical or Electro/Mechanical Technician field. • Interested and available to work 3rd shift (6pm-6am) ** Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • One (1) year of Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience • Experience with PLC programming • Advanced systems knowledge in Allen Bradley PLCs and Drives • WI Journeyman or Master Electricians License • Robotics Knowledge Work location: • Prairie du Chien, WI Travel: Does not include travel 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). 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. #INDPROD Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64, with the potential to reach $33.64 . 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/. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about