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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical*
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Oklahoma, Quapaw
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 roles2 certified filings for “Senior Research Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in MN: $117k–$120k, median $118k. 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: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical* 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 The person hired for the position of Maintenance Mechanic II will have multi-skill level maintenance capabilities. Will Install, maintain, and repair machinery & equipment, physical structures, piping and instrument and/or electrical systems as required to support production, with a focus on mechanical troubleshooting and resolution . This job will also require the operation and maintenance of the plant utility systems which includes steam boilers, air compressors, fire protection, electrical generator and water purification. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. As a Maintenance Mechanic II, 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: • Leading maintenance activities that keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently, collaborating with teammates and other partners to address equipment needs and support production goals. • Implementing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, piping, instruments, and electrical systems using established procedures, manufacturer guidance, and technical direction. • Determining equipment condition and repair needs through inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair, using sound judgment to resolve issues and minimize downtime. • Supporting a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by following safety and environmental practices, maintaining good housekeeping, addressing unsafe conditions, maintaining accurate equipment records, and participating in 5S, 5D problem solving, SQDC, and Lean Management System activities. • Responding to scheduled and emergency maintenance needs while contributing to the broader success of the department through effective communication, plant computer systems, ongoing skill development, and other maintenance activities as needed. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) 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. • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start • Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following fields: pipefitter, welder, electrician, instrument/electronics technician, HVAC-R, and/or millwright in a private, public, government or military environment. Applicants meeting the basic qualifications may 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: • Proficient at routine maintenance activities, such as repairs to pumps, piping, and general facility infrastructure. • Ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment. Work