E-3 Visa CNC Operator Jobs
CNC Operator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and documented machining experience. Australian tradespeople with strong CNC programming and setup credentials are in demand at U.S. precision manufacturers, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means you can start the process the moment you have a job offer.
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Hiring Full-Time CNC Machine Operators for 3rd shift! DIRECT HIRE Positions.
Micro Gauge in Brighton is seeking CNC Operators to tend to and operate lathe/milling machines to machine surfaces of metal workpieces to specifications according to the job book instructions.
Hourly rate: $20.50 with a potential $3 an hour for all hours worked for:
- perfect attendance
- 110% of production number
Responsibilities Include:
- Meeting production and scrap goals
- Inspecting machined parts for surface defects and verifying conformance to specifications provided in job book instructions using measuring instruments
- Changing tools and making offsets to machines as needed
- Reporting hourly production, scrap and downtime on appropriate form
Qualifications Include:
- Previous CNC experience
- Ability to perform offsets on CNC machines
- Previous opt 10 and opt 20 experience
- Ability to use gauges
- Standing and repetitive bending and twisting
If interested please STOP and review the following criteria prior to applying:
- Verifiable long-term work history
- Good work ethic including being on time and at work as scheduled
- Reliable Transportation
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Operators are required to wear steel-toed boots
- Must be able to pass a background test and drug screen.
Schedules:
3rd shift 11 pm to 7 am Monday- Thursday OT available
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation Days including 10 days after 1 year
- 401k Company Matching
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical/Dependent Care
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Uniforms
- Weekly pay
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Pay: From $23.50 per hour paid weekly
Hiring Full-Time CNC Machine Operators for 3rd shift! DIRECT HIRE Positions.
Micro Gauge in Brighton is seeking CNC Operators to tend to and operate lathe/milling machines to machine surfaces of metal workpieces to specifications according to the job book instructions.
Hourly rate: $20.50 with a potential $3 an hour for all hours worked for:
- perfect attendance
- 110% of production number
Responsibilities Include:
- Meeting production and scrap goals
- Inspecting machined parts for surface defects and verifying conformance to specifications provided in job book instructions using measuring instruments
- Changing tools and making offsets to machines as needed
- Reporting hourly production, scrap and downtime on appropriate form
Qualifications Include:
- Previous CNC experience
- Ability to perform offsets on CNC machines
- Previous opt 10 and opt 20 experience
- Ability to use gauges
- Standing and repetitive bending and twisting
If interested please STOP and review the following criteria prior to applying:
- Verifiable long-term work history
- Good work ethic including being on time and at work as scheduled
- Reliable Transportation
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Operators are required to wear steel-toed boots
- Must be able to pass a background test and drug screen.
Schedules:
3rd shift 11 pm to 7 am Monday- Thursday OT available
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation Days including 10 days after 1 year
- 401k Company Matching
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical/Dependent Care
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Uniforms
- Weekly pay
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a CNC Operator
Document your CNC credentials for U.S. standards
U.S. employers and USCIS need your Australian qualifications mapped to a four-year degree equivalent. Gather transcripts, trade certificates, and a detailed employment history showing years of CNC programming, setup, and operation experience to support the specialty occupation case.
Target precision manufacturers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed LCAs for CNC or machining roles. Companies with that history already understand the E-3 process, which shortens internal approval timelines significantly.
Frame your resume around degree-equivalent experience
E-3 specialty occupation rules allow three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of formal education. A resume that explicitly quantifies your CNC programming languages, machine types, and tolerances makes the degree-equivalency argument concrete for hiring managers.
Clarify the LCA requirement before accepting an offer
Before signing anything, confirm your employer knows the LCA must be certified by DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Employers unfamiliar with E-3 sometimes expect immediate start dates, so setting expectations early prevents costly delays.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so neither you nor your employer needs to navigate DOL and USCIS requirements from scratch.
Renew your E-3 before each two-year period expires
The E-3 is employer-tied and must be renewed with each new petition. If you change employers or roles mid-stream, your new employer files a fresh LCA. Start the renewal process at least 60 days before your current status expires to avoid any gap.
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Find CNC Operator JobsCNC Operator E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find CNC Operator jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces CNC Operator roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out listings that require existing U.S. work authorization. Because the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, employers face far less administrative risk than with H-1B, which makes sponsorship conversations more straightforward once you can demonstrate your qualifications.
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 Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A CNC Operator position that requires a degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and documented machining experience, can meet the specialty occupation standard. Generic operator roles where any candidate qualifies regardless of field will not. The job offer and LCA description need to specify the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for CNC Operator roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no annual lottery, no cap waiting period, and processes through consular appointment rather than USCIS petition adjudication. For a CNC Operator, that means you can have a visa in hand within weeks of a certified LCA rather than waiting for an H-1B lottery result in April and a potential October start. The trade-off is that the E-3 does not offer a direct path to a green card the way some H-1B holders pursue.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change CNC employers in the U.S.?
Your E-3 is tied to your sponsoring employer, so changing jobs means your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours has expired. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there is no grace period allowing you to start with a new employer while the petition is pending. You can remain in the U.S. while the new LCA is processed, but you should not begin work until the new visa is approved.
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