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Electrician / Electrical Systems Technician
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Indiana, Hartford City
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. 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: Electrician (Hartford City, IN) 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 an Electrician, 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: • Install, troubleshoot and repair: A wide variety of process sensing devices (humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, tension, flow, viscosity, etc.) Entire industrial process control systems. This includes electronic, digital, analog, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems Electrical and pneumatic components on standalone production equipment. Both AC and DC motors and drive systems from .25 – 300Hp. • Make PLC programming changes, back up electronic files and update blueprints as changes have been made. • Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, equipment manuals, etc. • Set up, operate, and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy. • Work from both written and verbal instructions with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc. all while observing and following 3M safety rules, 3M Guide to Conduct, and Plant Engineering departmental and site work rules. 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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution. • A minimum three (3) years of experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial setting in a private, public, government, or military environment. • This position will/may require weekend, overtime, and holiday work on a three or four crew work schedule both inside and outside. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Experience in programmable logic controllers, AC&DC drive controls. Pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor control systems. • Basic mathematics and basic computer skills • Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M employment testing as a part of the selection process Travel: May include up to [0%][domestic/international] 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. Resources for You For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $37.02, with the potential to reach $37.02 .