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Tool Maker (New Ulm)*
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, New Ulm
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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
Job Description: Tool Maker (New Ulm)* 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. We offer: • Competitive pay starting at $41.61 with the potential to reach $45.24 • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day • 401k with generous company match • Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year • Up to twelve paid holidays • On-site physical therapy, employee assistance program, and medical support • Paid parental leave • Employee stock discount • Opportunities for advancement The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Tool Maker 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: • Driving continuous improvements in tool builds and repair. Provide support of production processes and equipment focusing on plastic and rubber injection molding, high speed stamping and a very large assortment of assembly equipment to produce products such as water filters, electrical termination, hard hats, respirator components, ear plugs, locating and marking solutions, etc. • Provide documented ideas and suggestions to reduce maintenance costs, improve operations, and increase equipment reliability. • Use safe working methods/procedures at all times to avoid personal injury, injury to co-workers, or damage to company equipment and/or property. Observe all 3M safety rules. • Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive, team-oriented manner to help achieve the goals of the work unit, department, plant, and company. 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 an associate degree or technical diploma or higher in Machine Tool Technology (completed and verified prior to start) AND • five (5) or more years of related work experience building, repairing, or maintaining molds or dies. AND • Ability to run all manual tool room equipment in a safe and efficient manner Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Seven (7) or more years of related work experience building, repairing, or maintaining molds or dies • Drafting/Modeling experience • Mastercam experience • CNC milling and/or turning experience • A strong mechanical aptitude with strong problem solving and reasoning ability. • Ability to lift/carry heavy materials • Ability to comprehend, understand, and apply written and verbal directions from standard operating procedures, safety rules and supervisor coaching • Ability to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with safety rules Pay & Benefits: • The starting rate of pay for this position is $41.61 with the potential to reach $45.24. This range 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 be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., M