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Molding production operator (m/f/*) / Maskinoperatör (m/f/*)
3M Company · 🇺🇸 SE, Varnamo
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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
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: ENGLISH The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Machine Operator for the 3M Varnamo Site you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. As a Machine Operator , you play a key role in our production process. You will be responsible for setting up equipment, monitoring operations, and ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards. You will work as part of a team where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are essential to the daily workflow. Here, you will make an impact by: • Set up and operate production machines • Monitor machine performance and production processes • Perform machine setup for production starts and product changes • Troubleshoot issues and carry out basic maintenance • Conduct quality control on produced items • Work independently while contributing positively to team development and collaboration Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: • Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written • Experience in machine operation or production work • Strong technical interest and aptitude • Thorough, responsible, and solution-oriented Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Experience working with injection molding machines (injection molding, plastic molding) • Experience with automated machinery, robots, or advanced production technology • Overhead crane certification • Forklift license Job specifics: • Located at the Varnamo Site • Working pattern - full time PLEASE KINDLY SUBMIT YOUR CV IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you! 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. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her. SVENSKA Den påverkan du kommer att göra i denna roll Som maskinoperatör på 3M Värnamo-anläggningen får du möjlighet att använda din nyfikenhet och samarbeta med några av de mest innovativa och mångsidiga människorna runt om i världen. Som maskinoperatör spelar du en viktig roll i vår produktionsprocess. Du kommer att ansvara för att ställa in utrustning, övervaka driften och säkerställa höga kvalitetsstandarder i tillverkningen. Du kommer att arbeta som en del av ett team där säkerhet, kvalitet och kontinuerliga förbättringar är avgörande i det dagliga arbetet. Här kommer du att göra skillnad genom att: • Ställa in och använda produktionsmaskiner • Övervaka maskinprestanda och produktionsprocesser • Utföra maskininställningar inför produktionsstarter och produktbyten • Felsöka problem och utföra grundläggande underhåll • Genomföra kvalitetskontroller av producerade artiklar • Arbeta självständigt samtidigt som du bidrar positivt till teamets utveckling och samarbete Dina färdigheter och erfarenheter För att du ska lyckas i denna roll från första dagen söker 3M kandidater som uppfyller följ