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Assembler jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition leading to lawful permanent residency. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category for assembly roles requiring at least two years of documented experience.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the recreational boating industry?
We're hiring immediately for Assemblers @ Harris Boats!
At Brunswick Fort Wayne Operations, we continue to build the finest pontoons, steeped in a rich history of quality and innovation. You will be part of a growing company with a truly inspired vision for each of our brands, Harris Boats, Lund, Crestliner, and Cypress Cay pontoons.
Core Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-3:30pm OT on some Fridays with notice
Core Pay: $19.00+, hourly (+progressive wage increases every 4 months & benefits start on day ONE of employment)
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
- Must possess the desire and ambition to work safely at all times, and report all hazards to their Supervisor immediately
- Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Engineering Prints
- Visually inspect and/or audit units for quality. Discuss quality issues with lead or supervisor to resolve problems.
- Use a variety of electric and pneumatic hand tools to assemble boat components
- Seek positive solutions to issues and problems
- Must be able to complete work within takt time
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Maintain a high standard of conduct and comply with company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must pass a criminal background check & drug screen prior to employment
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, sleeves, etc.
- Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
- Blueprint reading experience preferred
- Power and Manual tool usage experience
- Previous manufacturing and/or machinery experience preferred
- Must be able to communicate and work in a team environment
- Demonstrate basic computer skills
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently standing and lifting heavy objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds. The employee is constantly walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, and climbing stairs. The employee is occasionally squatting, kneeling, and using fine hand movements such as tightening screws, bolts, and securing pins. Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental demands include working both indoors and outdoors and is seasonally exposed to extreme temperatures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the recreational boating industry?
We're hiring immediately for Assemblers @ Harris Boats!
At Brunswick Fort Wayne Operations, we continue to build the finest pontoons, steeped in a rich history of quality and innovation. You will be part of a growing company with a truly inspired vision for each of our brands, Harris Boats, Lund, Crestliner, and Cypress Cay pontoons.
Core Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-3:30pm OT on some Fridays with notice
Core Pay: $19.00+, hourly (+progressive wage increases every 4 months & benefits start on day ONE of employment)
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
- Must possess the desire and ambition to work safely at all times, and report all hazards to their Supervisor immediately
- Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Engineering Prints
- Visually inspect and/or audit units for quality. Discuss quality issues with lead or supervisor to resolve problems.
- Use a variety of electric and pneumatic hand tools to assemble boat components
- Seek positive solutions to issues and problems
- Must be able to complete work within takt time
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Maintain a high standard of conduct and comply with company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must pass a criminal background check & drug screen prior to employment
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, sleeves, etc.
- Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
- Blueprint reading experience preferred
- Power and Manual tool usage experience
- Previous manufacturing and/or machinery experience preferred
- Must be able to communicate and work in a team environment
- Demonstrate basic computer skills
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently standing and lifting heavy objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds. The employee is constantly walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, and climbing stairs. The employee is occasionally squatting, kneeling, and using fine hand movements such as tightening screws, bolts, and securing pins. Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental demands include working both indoors and outdoors and is seasonally exposed to extreme temperatures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assembler
Document your assembly experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to prove your experience matches the job duties exactly. Gather employer letters, pay stubs, and performance records that describe your specific assembly tasks, tools operated, and production standards met, not just job titles.
Search for PERM-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Target manufacturers and production facilities with active employment-based green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship records, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process for assembly roles.
Verify your SOC code before the prevailing wage step
Your employer's PERM filing hinges on the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for your assembly role. Use O*NET to confirm whether your duties align with Assemblers and Fabricators before DOL calculates prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool.
Confirm your employer understands the recruitment test
Before filing PERM, DOL requires employers to run a genuine recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Manufacturing employers unfamiliar with this step may stall or abandon sponsorship. Ask HR directly whether they've completed PERM filings before.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
EB-3 employment-based green cards carry per-country annual limits. If you're a national of India or China, your priority date may face a significant backlog even after PERM and I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to gauge realistic wait times before your situation.
Preserve your priority date when changing employers
If your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar assembly role with a new employer. Your original priority date can carry over to the new employer's I-140 petition.
Green Card Assembler: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers assembler jobs?
Most assembler roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or work experience. If the role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may apply, but that's uncommon for assembly positions. Your employer determines the category when filing PERM with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for assembly roles?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most assembly jobs don't meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status, but involves PERM labor certification, an I-140 petition, and potentially a long wait tied to your country's priority date backlog before you can adjust status or complete consular processing.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for assembler positions?
Search Migrate Mate to find manufacturers and production companies with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many assembly employers sponsor green cards but don't advertise it prominently in job postings, so targeting companies with a documented PERM filing history increases your odds of finding a genuine sponsor.
What does the PERM process look like for an assembler role?
Your employer starts with a prevailing wage determination through the OFLC Wage Search tool, then conducts a DOL-required recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. If recruitment yields no viable candidates, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa category and priority date.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar assembler role with a new employer without losing your place in line. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition even before your I-485 is filed.