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Production Operator
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Kentucky, Cynthiana
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.
- 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: 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 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. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. 3M is Cynthiana is seeking Production Operator candidates to join our team! • Starting Pay: $22.67/hour • New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 Paid Holidays • Health, vision, and dental start day one • Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5% Job Description: The person hired for the position of Production Operator will work at our Cynthiana, KY plant site. As a Production Operator, 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: Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Complying with all safety procedures and maintaining a clean and safe work area • Monitoring product quality and adhering to quality standards. • Verifying process inputs and outputs according to operating standards • Conducting small scale, hands-on equipment changeovers • Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations staff to troubleshoot equipment downtime/quality and implement solutions. • Engaging in continuous improvement of our manufacturing and administrative processes • Producing and assembling products in the plant. • Operating and maintaining low impact automated, semi-automated, and manual machinery • Ensuring production standards are met, finalizing products, and preparing products for shipping. • Operating a pallet jack style hand-truck and similar material handling equipment for loading/unloading pallets into & out of equipment • Working across departments with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Quality to promote information sharing, problem solving & assisting others Required: (Basic Qualifications) • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start. • Ability to work shift rotations (overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.) Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Desired: (Preferred Qualifications) • Minimum one (1) year of plant and/or manufacturing experience in a public, private, government, or military environment • Post-secondary education • Experience with Microsoft Office • Proven experience working proactively and constructively, with a solid understanding of safety, quality, and productivity. • Able to deliver results independently as well as when working as part of a cross-functional team. 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: Cynthiana, KY 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 $22.67 per hour. This 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 b