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Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South
3M Company · 🇺🇸 Remote - California · Remote
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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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: Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South 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 Abrasives Specialist, 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: • Being accountable for the Abrasives & Tools forecast attainment within the Abrasives Systems Division (ASD) • Leading and driving the execution of ASD's key growth initiatives and strategies in Southern California, including with specific coverage in Orange County and part of L.A. County. • Developing customers and application processes to drive the growth of the Abrasives & Tools portfolio. • Delivering documented cost savings • Collaborating with the Abrasives Division marketing, technical service, and leadership team to drive growth programs • Supporting ISMC National Account Team on strategic ASD growth initiatives • Understanding and driving pipeline opportunities, strategic planning for new opportunities and regular business reviews relative to key markets and key end-user customers • Develop sales strategies and adjust to meeting changing market and competitive conditions for complex product lines. • Work cross-functionally with all ASD business disciplines. • Manage a dynamic territory to drive growth with ASD products. • Implement and execute business priorities. • Support and engage channel, end users, and critical accounts with daily sales calls on medium-large customers, corner office meetings, and production floor interaction. • Prepare and conduct presentations/product demos at distributor partner and end-user customer locations (business reviews, product training, etc.). • Daily account management using Salesforce.com. • Collaborate with 3M support network to maximize partnership with customers Company Vehicle This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • High school diploma (completed and verified before start) with five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment OR • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and One (1) year of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment AND • Current, valid Driver’s License Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master's degree in Business from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start • Five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Work location: Remo te, Orange County, CA and L.A. County South Travel: May include up to 20% domestic overnight travel within the territory Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa sta