E-3 Visa CNC Machinist Jobs
CNC Machinist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field. Australian machinists with precision manufacturing credentials can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap to worry about.
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Job Title: CNC Machinist
Hourly or Salary: Hourly
Position Type/ Hours: Full-Time / 4 10-Hour days
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Sets up and operate CNC mill, grinder or lathe to perform machining operations.
CENTURY SPECIALTIES For over 45 years, Century has excelled at manufacturing products that consist of highly complex machined precision components with exacting microstructure requirements. Our team of talented engineers, highly skilled machinists, and product line specialists take a methodical and comprehensive approach to each project. We apply advanced manufacturing disciplines and various continuous improvement initiatives to enable us to plan and execute each project to our customers total satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
2. Mounts workpiece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.
3. Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
4. Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation.
5. Observes control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
6. Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
7. Studies job packets and organizes materials for next run during automatic controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.
8. Sets tools before positioning them in mill or lathe.
9. Follow weekly schedule to turn jobs to meet shipping deadlines.
10. Maintain machine maintenance and cleanliness, fill out proper checklists.
11. Verify that proper tooling required to do daily tasks is on-hand.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
2. Technical skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.
3. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities and gives and welcomes feedback.
4. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
5. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
6. Education and Experience - Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7. Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
8. Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
9. Computer Skills – Basic computer skills and Epicor Manufacturing software.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- It is the Century’s policy that all employment related decisions are based solely on individual merit without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SHARING IN FIRST YEAR (PRORATED BASED ON HIRE DATE)
Job Title: CNC Machinist
Hourly or Salary: Hourly
Position Type/ Hours: Full-Time / 4 10-Hour days
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Sets up and operate CNC mill, grinder or lathe to perform machining operations.
CENTURY SPECIALTIES For over 45 years, Century has excelled at manufacturing products that consist of highly complex machined precision components with exacting microstructure requirements. Our team of talented engineers, highly skilled machinists, and product line specialists take a methodical and comprehensive approach to each project. We apply advanced manufacturing disciplines and various continuous improvement initiatives to enable us to plan and execute each project to our customers total satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
2. Mounts workpiece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.
3. Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
4. Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation.
5. Observes control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
6. Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
7. Studies job packets and organizes materials for next run during automatic controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.
8. Sets tools before positioning them in mill or lathe.
9. Follow weekly schedule to turn jobs to meet shipping deadlines.
10. Maintain machine maintenance and cleanliness, fill out proper checklists.
11. Verify that proper tooling required to do daily tasks is on-hand.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
2. Technical skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.
3. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities and gives and welcomes feedback.
4. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
5. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
6. Education and Experience - Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7. Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
8. Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
9. Computer Skills – Basic computer skills and Epicor Manufacturing software.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- It is the Century’s policy that all employment related decisions are based solely on individual merit without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a CNC Machinist
Document your credential equivalency upfront
Australian TAFE diplomas and trade certificates don't automatically satisfy the E-3 bachelor's degree requirement. Get a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before approaching employers so you can demonstrate degree equivalency using the three-year-experience-per-year rule.
Target manufacturers with active LCA filing histories
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for precision machining, manufacturing engineering, or CNC roles. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and won't balk at the paperwork.
Find CNC Machinist roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-3 sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles where the employer has no visa filing history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you land an offer.
Clarify specialty occupation status with your offer letter
CNC Machinist roles can face scrutiny as specialty occupations because some are classified as trade-level work. Ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or a directly related field.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before you resign
The E-3 process requires a certified LCA before your visa interview. USCIS and DOL processing means the LCA alone can take one to two weeks. Don't give notice at your Australian job until the LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is scheduled.
Prepare your portfolio for the consulate interview
U.S. consular officers assessing CNC Machinist E-3 applications often ask for evidence linking your technical qualifications to the specific role. Bring CAD drawings, machining certifications, employer job descriptions, and your degree transcripts to support your specialty occupation claim.
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Find CNC Machinist JobsCNC Machinist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find CNC Machinist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa filing history, so you can spend weeks applying to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already on the table, which is the practical starting point for any E-3 job search in manufacturing.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a CNC Machinist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. The E-3 requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. CNC Machinist roles framed around mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or precision systems design qualify. Roles described as trade or production work, where any technically skilled person could fill them, face a higher risk of denial at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for CNC Machinist roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any time once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B has a 65,000 cap with a random lottery, meaning most applicants aren't selected. For Australian machinists, the E-3 is the direct path. The specialty occupation standard is the same for both visas, so if your role qualifies for one, it qualifies for the other.
Can my Australian TAFE or trade qualification satisfy the E-3 degree requirement?
A TAFE diploma alone typically doesn't meet the bachelor's degree requirement, but you can use a combination of education and work experience. DOL guidelines allow three years of relevant professional experience to substitute for one year of university study. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization formally documents this equivalency, and submitting it with your LCA application strengthens your case at the consulate.
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