Green Card Fabricator Jobs
Fabricator jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree path, requiring PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when you can complete adjustment of status or consular processing to lawful permanent residence.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 1:45pm-10:15pm; OT scheduled based on production needs
What you will do:
- Responsible for producing high-quality fabricated parts utilizing various fabrication equipment
- Responsible for running production as a loaded/unloader, welder, or on a drill press station, weld nut station, saw, or other basic fabrication equipment and tooling
- Conducts inspections in accordance with relevant gage plans with a working knowledge of how to operate required inspection equipment and troubleshoots as needed
- Responsible for set-up, work preparation, fabrication, clean up, preventative maintenance of machine center, and quality assurance of own work and work area
- Assures compliance with policies and procedures, customer service goals, and quality standards while meeting production goals
- Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications
- Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria
- Meet work schedule and overtime requirements, including weekends
What you need:
Preferred
- High School or GED
- Manufacturing Experience
- Welding Experience
$21.90/hr. + $2.00 Shift Differential per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 1:45pm-10:15pm; OT scheduled based on production needs
What you will do:
- Responsible for producing high-quality fabricated parts utilizing various fabrication equipment
- Responsible for running production as a loaded/unloader, welder, or on a drill press station, weld nut station, saw, or other basic fabrication equipment and tooling
- Conducts inspections in accordance with relevant gage plans with a working knowledge of how to operate required inspection equipment and troubleshoots as needed
- Responsible for set-up, work preparation, fabrication, clean up, preventative maintenance of machine center, and quality assurance of own work and work area
- Assures compliance with policies and procedures, customer service goals, and quality standards while meeting production goals
- Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications
- Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria
- Meet work schedule and overtime requirements, including weekends
What you need:
Preferred
- High School or GED
- Manufacturing Experience
- Welding Experience
$21.90/hr. + $2.00 Shift Differential per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Fabricator
Document your fabrication credentials before applying
Gather welding certifications, blueprint-reading qualifications, and machine operation records before you approach employers. PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description, so credential gaps discovered late can stall or restart the process.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific fabricator SOC code and your employer's county before you accept an offer. PERM certification depends on the offered wage meeting or exceeding DOL's prevailing wage determination, and a low offer will block the filing before it starts.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Fabrication employers who have previously sponsored workers through PERM appear in Migrate Mate's database, searchable by role and location. Targeting employers with an established sponsorship track record shortens your timeline because they already understand the recruitment and filing requirements.
Distinguish EB-3 skilled worker from EB-2 eligibility
Most fabricator roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a related field, ask your employer whether an EB-2 filing makes sense for your case.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a 60-day recruitment test, advertise the role, and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available before DOL certifies the application. Confirm your prospective employer is prepared to manage this process, not just willing to sponsor in principle.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar fabrication occupation without losing your place in the backlog queue.
Green Card Fabricator: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fabricator job qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Most fabricator roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate brings a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for fabricators?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification, where the employer must conduct a 60-day recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before they can complete adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find fabrication employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Targeting employers who have completed the process before reduces risk because they already have relationships with immigration counsel and understand the DOL recruitment requirements, prevailing wage determination, and I-140 filing steps specific to manufacturing and fabrication roles.
What does PERM labor certification involve for a fabricator position?
Your employer files the PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination and a 60-day recruitment test. The job ad must list the actual minimum requirements for the role, and the employer must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected without lawful cause. DOL reviews the recruitment records before certifying the application and allowing the I-140 petition to proceed.
What happens to my green card case if I change fabrication employers mid-process?
If your I-140 petition has been approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition in the same or a similar occupation. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar fabrication role without abandoning your place in the backlog queue. These are two distinct rules that apply at different stages.