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MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / Maintenance Mechanic (Decatur, AL)
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Alabama, Decatur
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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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 / Maintenance Mechanic (Decatur, AL)* 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 is equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity 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. Job Description: The person hired for the position of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician will work at our 3M Decatur Site. Responsibilities/ The Impact You Will Make in this Role: As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, 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: • Performing tests and inspections of equipment and preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment. • Install, modify, and upgrade electrical, electronic, mechanical, and computer equipment. • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, motors, controls, VFD’s and related equipment. • Assist in developing plans to correct equipment deficiencies and determining long term solutions for equipment issues to improve reliability. • Complete other duties as assigned or necessary including the willingness to work overtime, various shifts, and to be on-call. 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) • Four (4) years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a multi-craft mechanical/electrical or controls maintenance position in a private, public, government or military environment. • Must have successfully completed 3M Maintenance Skilled Craft test battery. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Desired: • Two-year technical degree/diploma (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in a multi-craft technology program. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing the following types of equipment in a manufacturing environment: motors, pumps, web handling systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drive systems and related components, valves, brakes, and clutches. • Demonstrated proficiency working with electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, AC/DC motors, motor drives, PLC troubleshooting, etc. • Advanced troubleshooting and repair experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems in an industrial environment. • Experience in industrial lasers. • Demonstrated strong problem-solving and computer skills. • This position may require working overtime, working weekends, and working holidays, as needed. This position is on a slow rotating shift. Work location: Decatur, AL Travel: None Relocation Assistance: NA Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The starting rate of pay for multi craft position is $ 46.55/hr - $50.22/hr. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and ince