E-3 Visa Manufacturing Operator Jobs
Manufacturing Operator roles in U.S. production facilities qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian professionals moving into U.S. manufacturing.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This is a UD Fill, B1 Shift 7am-7: 30pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday & every other Wednesday
The Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation in order to meet our production requirements while maintaining the utmost focus on safety and quality. He or she will support setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products. He or she will be expected to contribute to and build a team environment by working together with his or her peers daily on a finishing line. He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within his or her team.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture. Use Abbvie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
- Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines. Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s).
- Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s).
- Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks and bulk/commodity accountability.
- Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
- Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups.
- Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams. Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision.
- Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent. Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred. Technical certificate or degree preferred.
- Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
- Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
- Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures is preferred.
- Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This is a UD Fill, B1 Shift 7am-7: 30pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday & every other Wednesday
The Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation in order to meet our production requirements while maintaining the utmost focus on safety and quality. He or she will support setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products. He or she will be expected to contribute to and build a team environment by working together with his or her peers daily on a finishing line. He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within his or her team.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture. Use Abbvie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
- Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines. Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s).
- Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s).
- Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks and bulk/commodity accountability.
- Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
- Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups.
- Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams. Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision.
- Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent. Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred. Technical certificate or degree preferred.
- Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
- Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
- Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures is preferred.
- Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Operator
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in engineering or industrial technology meets the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Get your degree assessed by a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers don't stall on credential questions during the offer stage.
Find Manufacturing Operator roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Operator jobs by employers who actively offer E-3 visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service also handles the LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end once you have an offer.
Address the specialty occupation question early
The biggest E-3 hurdle for Manufacturing Operator roles is proving the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Ask the employer to document the technical degree requirement in the job description before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Confirm the employer will file before accepting the offer
Some manufacturers are unfamiliar with the E-3 process and assume it works like H-1B with a lottery. Clarify upfront that E-3 has no lottery, no cap issues, and that the employer's main obligation is filing a Labor Condition Application with USCIS before your consulate appointment.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
The E-3 visa is issued for up to two years, but your I-94 admission period starts on the day you enter the U.S. Schedule your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment so your entry date aligns closely with your agreed start date and avoids losing authorized work time.
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Find Manufacturing Operator JobsManufacturing Operator E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manufacturing Operator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Manufacturing Operator roles filtered by employers who offer E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend significant time contacting employers who can't or won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already confirmed, which shortens the search considerably for Australian professionals.
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 Manufacturing Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Manufacturing Operator position qualifies if the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing technology. Generalist operator roles that accept any degree or substitute experience for education are harder to qualify. The job description needs to specify the degree requirement clearly before the DOL Labor Condition Application is filed.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Manufacturing Operator roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no employer quota limits. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random lottery, so a qualified Manufacturing Operator could be denied simply due to chance. E-3 petitions can be filed and approved year-round, and the two-year visa renews indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
What happens to my E-3 status if my manufacturing employer's facility relocates or closes?
Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and position on the Labor Condition Application. If the facility closes or your role is eliminated, your authorized status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying employer, who would need to file a new LCA and support a fresh E-3 application before you could legally resume work.
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