Green Card Metal Fabricator Jobs
Metal Fabricator green card sponsorship through EB-3 is achievable for foreign professionals with hands-on fabrication experience, since most roles qualify as skilled worker positions requiring at least two years of training. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, establishing a priority date that determines your place in line for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID JR17787
Date posted 11/03/2026
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday
Starting pay: $35.59, plus $3.50 shift differential
What Can We Give You?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
CNC Sheet Metal Fabricator at The Toro Company:
To adjust and operate computer numerically controlled machines relating to sheet metal fabrication which could include lasers and press brakes.
What Will You Do?
- Program nest (using CAD or CAM software) and produce all sheet metal parts produced in laser cutting machines.
- Set up and run CNC press brake.
- Experience or demonstrated abilities in basic machining.
- Monitor sheet metal cell workload and ensure that all prototype parts are produced on time according to the schedule.
- Utilize and operate proper material handling equipment.
- Ensure that all parts produced in sheet metal cell meet print and process specifications through in-process parts inspections.
- Responsible for all training given within the sheet metal cell.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of sheet metal and press brake experience.
- Experience with, or demonstrated aptitude for, basic machining.
- Experience, technical training, or demonstrated skills in tool and die work.
Work Environment
- This is a hands-on manufacturing role with physical activity ranging from light to demanding tasks. The position frequently involves handling small components and occasionally lifting materials up to 40 pounds. Heavier materials may be handled during equipment setup.
- Employees work with laser equipment and manufacturing machinery. Comprehensive safety procedures, training, and protective equipment are provided to ensure a safe work environment.
- This role is performed in a machine shop/manufacturing setting and requires adherence to established safety guidelines and best practices while operating equipment and handling materials.
Job ID JR17787
Date posted 11/03/2026
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday
Starting pay: $35.59, plus $3.50 shift differential
What Can We Give You?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
CNC Sheet Metal Fabricator at The Toro Company:
To adjust and operate computer numerically controlled machines relating to sheet metal fabrication which could include lasers and press brakes.
What Will You Do?
- Program nest (using CAD or CAM software) and produce all sheet metal parts produced in laser cutting machines.
- Set up and run CNC press brake.
- Experience or demonstrated abilities in basic machining.
- Monitor sheet metal cell workload and ensure that all prototype parts are produced on time according to the schedule.
- Utilize and operate proper material handling equipment.
- Ensure that all parts produced in sheet metal cell meet print and process specifications through in-process parts inspections.
- Responsible for all training given within the sheet metal cell.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of sheet metal and press brake experience.
- Experience with, or demonstrated aptitude for, basic machining.
- Experience, technical training, or demonstrated skills in tool and die work.
Work Environment
- This is a hands-on manufacturing role with physical activity ranging from light to demanding tasks. The position frequently involves handling small components and occasionally lifting materials up to 40 pounds. Heavier materials may be handled during equipment setup.
- Employees work with laser equipment and manufacturing machinery. Comprehensive safety procedures, training, and protective equipment are provided to ensure a safe work environment.
- This role is performed in a machine shop/manufacturing setting and requires adherence to established safety guidelines and best practices while operating equipment and handling materials.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Metal Fabricator
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign training and experience to align with the job's U.S. requirements. Get your trade credentials and apprenticeship records formally evaluated by a credential assessment service so your employer can document equivalency during DOL's recruitment phase.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Target fabrication shops and manufacturers with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with documented employment-based sponsorship filings, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Prioritize union shops and certified facilities
Unionized fabrication environments and AWS-certified facilities are accustomed to formal hiring documentation, prevailing wage compliance, and multi-step recruitment processes that mirror PERM requirements, making them more likely to follow through on green card sponsorship.
Confirm the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level 1 through Level 4 wage tiers for Metal Fabricators in your target city before negotiating your offer.
Understand your O*NET occupation profile early
PERM filings require the employer to describe your duties precisely. Review the Metal Fabricator occupation profile on O*NET so you can confirm the job description your employer submits accurately reflects your role and meets the two-year skilled-worker threshold USCIS expects for EB-3.
Track your priority date if your country has backlogs
EB-3 has per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face significant waits between I-140 approval and visa availability. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and ask your employer to file the I-485 or initiate consular processing as soon as your priority date becomes current.
Green Card Metal Fabricator: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Metal Fabricator job qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Metal Fabricator roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The role does not need to require a bachelor's degree to qualify under this category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Metal Fabricator?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. For Metal Fabricators, EB-3 is typically the path since H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most fabrication roles don't meet. PERM also involves a formal DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination, steps that H-1B does not require. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs can extend timelines significantly.
How do I find Metal Fabricator employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, so you can identify fabrication shops and manufacturers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking employers to start the sponsorship process from scratch, which many smaller shops are reluctant to do.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a skilled trade role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position at the prevailing wage. This requires a formal recruitment phase including job postings and documented outreach. DOL must certify the application before USCIS will accept the I-140 petition. The process can take several months, and audit risk exists if documentation is incomplete.
Can I change employers after my green card application is filed?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 is approved. If you change employers before that point, the new employer must restart the PERM and I-140 process, though an approved I-140 priority date may carry over to the new petition.