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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, New York, Tonawanda
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: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Tonawanda, NY). 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 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 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, 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: Your Skills and Expertise • Working knowledge of mechanical power systems & related equipment; including but not limited to the following: gear reducers, pumps, cylinders, piping & plumbing, hydraulics, etc. • Knowledge & experience in all types of mechanical tools-related equipment and instrumentation. • Must possess a normal complement of mechanical maintenance hand tools. • Possess sound mechanical troubleshooting skills and demonstrate the ability to diagnose & correct mechanical malfunctions. • Ability to layout job scope for new equipment installations, equipment modifications, & system upgrades. • Must be willing to work overtime and respond to call-ins as required for plant operations. • Must be able to be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection. Must be clean-shaven and pass respiratory fit testing. If an accommodation is needed, please see Human Resources. Required: 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. • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) • Minimum (5) five years of experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance • This position may require working any shift. Working overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed Desired: Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Two-year degree in a mechanical technology discipline • Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M testing as a part of the selection process • At least one year of experience running basic machining equipment (turning, milling, welding) • Apprenticeship certificate in the mechanical or industrial field • Basic computer knowledge • Knowledge of operating principles, purpose, proper application, and design limitation of tools, equipment, and devices used in the moving and installation of machineries such as hoists, cranes, lift trucks, dollies, rollers, jacks, welding and cutting equipment and a variety of hand tools. • Knowledge of operating principles, purpose, proper application, and design limitations of mechanical and hydraulic power transmission components or elements such as shafts, bearings, gears, pulleys, belts, chains, seals, fasteners, couplings, brakes, clutches, pumps, valves and similar devices. • Skilled in operating and using hand tools, wrenches, air and electric powered portable hand tools, machine tools, and a variety of testing equipment. • Ability to read and interpret measurement instruments and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other people • Ability and desire to work as a multi-skilled mechanical craftsperson Pay & Benefits: • The starting rate of pay