Industrial Mechanic Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Industrial mechanic visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the state's manufacturing heartland, with employers like 3M, Cargill, General Mills, and Polaris Industries operating facilities in cities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, and Mankato. Minnesota's food processing, medical device, and agricultural equipment sectors generate consistent demand for skilled mechanics with the technical credentials to qualify for sponsorship.
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USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.
At the Cloquet plant, we are USG’s largest ceiling tile production facility with over 19 acres of manufacturing space and over 350 employees. The plant has been in Cloquet’s West End operating for over 100 years. We are proud to be an integral part of our community.
We are focused on continuing to be a community and industry leader for generations to come. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Be part of the team. It’s your world. Build it.
Benefits Available:
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Up to Six Flex Days each year
- Earned Vacation
- Vacation Buy
- Nine Paid Holidays
- $3.00 shift differential for night shifts
- Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Footwear Allowance
- Education Assistance Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Provided Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Job Title: Industrial Mechanic
Salary Range: $29.63/hour with potential to earn up to $39.75/hour
Role & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments such as laser alignment tools, stethoscope, tachometer, infrared camera, ultrasound, and vibration analysis tools.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
- Conform to the plant’s reliability performance model (RPM), maintenance activities and requirements.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
- To be considered for promotion:
- Perform shop tasks including using power/hand tools, rigging and overhead lifting, complex measuring, blueprint comprehension, layout and fabrication, electric arc welding, basic mechanic skills, oxy-acetylene torch-cutting, propylene torch-heating, special maintenance problem solving, operate mobile equipment- forklift.
- Mechanical / Technical understanding – Mechanical Fundamentals: mechanics, lubrication, understanding maintenance documents, pumps, piping systems, welding/cutting (stick, mig, tig and torch). Mechanical Power Transmission: basic mechanics, bearings. Hydraulic Power Transmission: basic hydraulics, hydraulic troubleshooting. Basic Pneumatics: pneumatic principles, reciprocating compressors, rotary compressors, piping, hoses and fittings, directional control valves, pressure control valves, pneumatic cylinders, and pneumatic motors.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
- Responsible for performing all assignments as delegated by the Mechanical Supervisors.
- Must be willing to work shift work, which includes overnights and weekends, as necessary for production schedule or plant priorities.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed during breakdowns/emergencies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Millwright or other maintenance related degree and/or experience as an industrial mechanic is preferred.
- Safety and housekeeping are the first considerations in all activities. Employees must consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
- Must have safe work practices.
- Must have regular and predictable attendance.
- Must be able to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
- Must complete and pass the mechanical skills assessment.
- Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
- Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as required by the maintenance department.
- Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements necessary for this job area, which may include lifting items 49lbs or less, working in extreme temperatures, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and negotiating uneven terrain, ramps, steps, and ladders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of when, where, and how to use standard and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate ability to protect himself/herself and co-workers from potential safety hazards.
- Demonstrate ability to cooperate with other workers in the areas of safety, quality, and production/maintenance and understand importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Day shift 8 hour or 10 hour work schedules and when needed 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, all schedules can include overnights and weekends as needed.
- Department: Maintenance
CORE VALUES
- Safety - Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
- Quality - Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They must perform as promised every single time.
- Service - We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
- Efficiency - Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
- Innovation - USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
- Integrity - Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co-workers, or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
- Diversity - We operate in rich and colorful circles. The people who make up USG’s worldwide team come from every imaginable background. Our global reach extends to locations across the world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally rich workforce, we’re proud of the diversity initiatives we’ve implemented to raise the quality of our work environment and employee well-being. It’s a way of life that directly affects the success of our company.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
About USG
USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.
At the Cloquet plant, we are USG’s largest ceiling tile production facility with over 19 acres of manufacturing space and over 350 employees. The plant has been in Cloquet’s West End operating for over 100 years. We are proud to be an integral part of our community.
We are focused on continuing to be a community and industry leader for generations to come. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Be part of the team. It’s your world. Build it.
Benefits Available:
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Up to Six Flex Days each year
- Earned Vacation
- Vacation Buy
- Nine Paid Holidays
- $3.00 shift differential for night shifts
- Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Footwear Allowance
- Education Assistance Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Provided Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Job Title: Industrial Mechanic
Salary Range: $29.63/hour with potential to earn up to $39.75/hour
Role & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments such as laser alignment tools, stethoscope, tachometer, infrared camera, ultrasound, and vibration analysis tools.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
- Conform to the plant’s reliability performance model (RPM), maintenance activities and requirements.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
- To be considered for promotion:
- Perform shop tasks including using power/hand tools, rigging and overhead lifting, complex measuring, blueprint comprehension, layout and fabrication, electric arc welding, basic mechanic skills, oxy-acetylene torch-cutting, propylene torch-heating, special maintenance problem solving, operate mobile equipment- forklift.
- Mechanical / Technical understanding – Mechanical Fundamentals: mechanics, lubrication, understanding maintenance documents, pumps, piping systems, welding/cutting (stick, mig, tig and torch). Mechanical Power Transmission: basic mechanics, bearings. Hydraulic Power Transmission: basic hydraulics, hydraulic troubleshooting. Basic Pneumatics: pneumatic principles, reciprocating compressors, rotary compressors, piping, hoses and fittings, directional control valves, pressure control valves, pneumatic cylinders, and pneumatic motors.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
- Responsible for performing all assignments as delegated by the Mechanical Supervisors.
- Must be willing to work shift work, which includes overnights and weekends, as necessary for production schedule or plant priorities.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed during breakdowns/emergencies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Millwright or other maintenance related degree and/or experience as an industrial mechanic is preferred.
- Safety and housekeeping are the first considerations in all activities. Employees must consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
- Must have safe work practices.
- Must have regular and predictable attendance.
- Must be able to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
- Must complete and pass the mechanical skills assessment.
- Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
- Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as required by the maintenance department.
- Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements necessary for this job area, which may include lifting items 49lbs or less, working in extreme temperatures, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and negotiating uneven terrain, ramps, steps, and ladders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of when, where, and how to use standard and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate ability to protect himself/herself and co-workers from potential safety hazards.
- Demonstrate ability to cooperate with other workers in the areas of safety, quality, and production/maintenance and understand importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Day shift 8 hour or 10 hour work schedules and when needed 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, all schedules can include overnights and weekends as needed.
- Department: Maintenance
CORE VALUES
- Safety - Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
- Quality - Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They must perform as promised every single time.
- Service - We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
- Efficiency - Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
- Innovation - USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
- Integrity - Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co-workers, or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
- Diversity - We operate in rich and colorful circles. The people who make up USG’s worldwide team come from every imaginable background. Our global reach extends to locations across the world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally rich workforce, we’re proud of the diversity initiatives we’ve implemented to raise the quality of our work environment and employee well-being. It’s a way of life that directly affects the success of our company.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
Industrial Mechanic Job Roles in Minnesota
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Search Industrial Mechanic Jobs in MinnesotaIndustrial Mechanic Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for industrial mechanics in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest manufacturing employers are among the most active sponsors for industrial mechanic roles. Companies like 3M, Cargill, General Mills, Polaris Industries, and Graco have facilities across the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota that require skilled mechanics to maintain production equipment. Medical device manufacturers concentrated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul corridor also sponsor for maintenance and facilities roles tied to precision manufacturing.
Which visa types realistically fit industrial mechanic roles in Minnesota?
Industrial mechanic is a skilled trades role, not a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree, so H-1B visa does not apply. The most realistic paths are H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal positions where an employer can demonstrate short-term need, and employer-sponsored green cards through the EB-3 category for skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. F-1 students may use OPT if the role relates to their field of study.
How to find industrial mechanic visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for verified sponsorship opportunities and surfaces industrial mechanic roles with Minnesota employers who have a documented history of sponsoring workers. Filtering by role and state lets you focus on manufacturers and industrial facilities in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Greater Minnesota rather than sifting through listings from employers without any sponsorship track record.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most industrial mechanic sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area concentrates the highest volume of industrial mechanic sponsorship activity, driven by food processing plants, medical device manufacturers, and large-scale distribution facilities. Rochester supports a secondary cluster tied to medical and technology manufacturing. Mankato, St. Cloud, and Duluth also generate demand through food production, paper manufacturing, and agricultural equipment operations spread across Greater Minnesota.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for industrial mechanics seeking visa sponsorship?
Minnesota's manufacturing sector has particular depth in food and beverage processing, medical devices, and agricultural equipment, meaning industrial mechanic roles here often require familiarity with food-safety compliance standards or precision maintenance protocols specific to those industries. Employers sponsoring through H-2B must demonstrate temporary need to DOL, while EB-3 green card petitions require PERM labor certification, a process that can take considerable time and requires the employer to document recruitment efforts before filing.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored industrial mechanic jobs in Minnesota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.