Manufacturing Jobs at Sandvik with Visa Sponsorship
Sandvik's Manufacturing roles span precision engineering, CNC machining, equipment production, and process improvement within mining and industrial tooling environments. The company has a track record of sponsoring international talent across multiple visa categories, making it a viable target if you're building a U.S. manufacturing career and need employer support.
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Buffalo Tungsten is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder. We have a strong commitment to quality assurance, competitive pricing, and short lead times. Because of our rigorous quality assurance system, the powders we produce meet the highest standards of purity and consistency. We have over three decades of experience and maintain a sole focus on producing powdered tungsten materials through a hydrogen reduction process. We have supplied customers in over 40 countries throughout the world. In addition to pure tungsten powder, we also produce tungsten carbide powder and tungsten carbide based thermal spray powders. Buffalo Tungsten is part of Sandvik group and organizationally belongs to the Powder Solutions division within the business area Sandvik Machining.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Planner's role includes creating production schedules and organizing workflows within departments, ensuring each operation is sequenced and timed appropriately. Ensure efficient and accurate accounting and storage of raw material, work in progress, and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Always adheres to established safety policies and procedures
- Model effective leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in a fair and transparent way
- Plan, schedule and coordinate production of products according to customer specifications
- Work closely with Production Manager to plan resources and jobs efficiently
- Monitor and expedite operations that can delay production schedules
- Alter production schedules and plans as needed to maintain efficiency and quality
- Evaluate raw materials and needed equipment to ensure all required inputs are available
- Report on production status and/or issues to Planning Manager
- Identify methods and processes to improve production efficiency/productivity
- Coordinates and follows up on manufacturing workflows
- Store items received in appropriate storage areas, documenting any changes
- Maintain accurate and efficient inventory management practices for raw materials, finished goods, and constituents and report to Business Controlling
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies as they arise
- Support business controlling with monthly inventory reconciliation
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or associate’s degree preferred
- Prior Planning & Inventory Control experience has been your focus
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
BENEFITS
Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence, development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Pay is dependent on experience with starting pay rate of $31 - $35/hour.
SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers
Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
INTRODUCTION
Buffalo Tungsten is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder. We have a strong commitment to quality assurance, competitive pricing, and short lead times. Because of our rigorous quality assurance system, the powders we produce meet the highest standards of purity and consistency. We have over three decades of experience and maintain a sole focus on producing powdered tungsten materials through a hydrogen reduction process. We have supplied customers in over 40 countries throughout the world. In addition to pure tungsten powder, we also produce tungsten carbide powder and tungsten carbide based thermal spray powders. Buffalo Tungsten is part of Sandvik group and organizationally belongs to the Powder Solutions division within the business area Sandvik Machining.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Planner's role includes creating production schedules and organizing workflows within departments, ensuring each operation is sequenced and timed appropriately. Ensure efficient and accurate accounting and storage of raw material, work in progress, and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Always adheres to established safety policies and procedures
- Model effective leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in a fair and transparent way
- Plan, schedule and coordinate production of products according to customer specifications
- Work closely with Production Manager to plan resources and jobs efficiently
- Monitor and expedite operations that can delay production schedules
- Alter production schedules and plans as needed to maintain efficiency and quality
- Evaluate raw materials and needed equipment to ensure all required inputs are available
- Report on production status and/or issues to Planning Manager
- Identify methods and processes to improve production efficiency/productivity
- Coordinates and follows up on manufacturing workflows
- Store items received in appropriate storage areas, documenting any changes
- Maintain accurate and efficient inventory management practices for raw materials, finished goods, and constituents and report to Business Controlling
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies as they arise
- Support business controlling with monthly inventory reconciliation
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or associate’s degree preferred
- Prior Planning & Inventory Control experience has been your focus
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
BENEFITS
Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence, development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Pay is dependent on experience with starting pay rate of $31 - $35/hour.
SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers
Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
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Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Sandvik's Manufacturing roles in mining equipment and tooling often require degree-level qualifications in mechanical, industrial, or materials engineering. Document how your academic background directly maps to the specific role, not just manufacturing broadly, before applying.
Target Sandvik's product-specific manufacturing divisions
Sandvik operates distinct business areas including rock tools, cutting tools, and mining machinery. Roles tied to these specialized product lines carry stronger specialty occupation arguments for H-1B purposes than general production or assembly positions, so focus your search accordingly.
Browse open Manufacturing roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship history, so you can surface Sandvik's active Manufacturing openings and confirm sponsorship eligibility before investing time in an application. Search by role type and visa category to narrow your targets.
Clarify sponsorship scope during offer negotiations
Ask specifically whether Sandvik will cover the Labor Condition Application filing with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS. Some employers sponsor the base H-1B but exclude premium processing, which affects how quickly you can start work.
Prepare for TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Manufacturing engineers at Sandvik can often qualify under the TN visa category, which has no annual cap and no lottery. Confirm your job offer letter explicitly references an engineering occupation as defined under USMCA to support your classification.
Build documentation around process ownership, not task execution
USCIS scrutinizes manufacturing roles closely for specialty occupation status. Frame your experience around engineering judgment, process design, or quality systems leadership rather than machine operation or line supervision, which are less defensible in an H-1B petition.
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Find Manufacturing at Sandvik JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sandvik sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturings?
Yes, Sandvik sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Manufacturing roles, particularly those tied to its engineering-intensive product lines in mining tools, cutting systems, and industrial machinery. Sponsorship is most consistent for roles that meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria, meaning positions that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering or technical field.
How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs at Sandvik?
Apply through Sandvik's careers portal and filter by Manufacturing or Engineering functions. Before applying, review each job description carefully for sponsorship language. Using Migrate Mate, you can browse Sandvik's open Manufacturing roles pre-filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which saves time if you're specifically seeking roles where international candidates are welcome.
Which visa types does Sandvik commonly use for Manufacturing roles?
Sandvik has sponsored Manufacturing candidates on H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. TN is available without a lottery for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates from U.S. universities before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What qualifications does Sandvik expect for sponsored Manufacturing roles?
Most sponsored Manufacturing positions at Sandvik require a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or materials engineering. Hands-on experience with CNC machining, metallurgy, process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, or equipment maintenance in mining or heavy industrial environments strengthens your candidacy significantly. Roles requiring P.E. licensure or specific tooling expertise tend to have the most straightforward sponsorship cases.
How do I time my application if my OPT or status is expiring soon?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply to Sandvik well before your authorization expires. H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with an October 1 start date, so if you miss the April filing window you may need a cap-exempt bridge or a gap-year strategy. TN renewals have no such constraint and can be filed or reobtained at the border with employer support documentation.
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