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Production Associate roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Manufacturing, food processing, and consumer goods companies with established HR infrastructure regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency through this pathway.
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SUMMARY
Start in the manufacturing industry by joining Warner Electric! We are looking for new team members on all shifts. We offer one-on-one training in a team assembly environment. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health benefits options, no waiting for holiday pay and vacation within the first year.
This position will be joining the Warner Electric team in Columbia City, IN. Warner Electric is part of Altra (AIMC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Willingness to work in production areas on various operations within assembly; such as cell manufacturing, basic CNC operation, washing, painting, robotics, and other duties as assigned
- Selects, aligns, and secures tooling, accessories, and materials on machines, such as hydraulic presses, burnish/test machines, assembly fixtures, air or electric power tools and magnetizers
- Performs standard work and uses process control methods, inputs appropriate settings, adjusts and calibrates equipment as needed to complete the manufacturing process
- Perform quality checks on products and parts. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers and height gauges
- Willingness to learn standard processes within manufacturing, changeovers and inspection and maintains applicable records
- Communicates with other associates and departments as needed to deliver product to meet customer expectations
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES
- Strong interpersonal skills which fosters teamwork and collaboration and develops high quality working relationships in order to influence, gain support, and achieve results
- Verbal and written communication skills, such as effectively present information and respond to questions
- Highly productive with a strong sense of urgency and orientation to details, accuracy, and excellent outcomes
- Continuous Improvement: ability to develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve people, systems and processes
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to adapt to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events
- Strong work ethic, including the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated. Demonstrated professionalism, passion, and initiative with projects and tasks
Experience Requirements
- Preferred experience with manufacturing assembly or similar processes
- Preferred experience with measuring instruments such as micrometers and height gauges
- Willingness to follow work instructions
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently to constantly
- Must be able to constantly stand or sit for long periods of time as necessary in the work area
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Notification to Agencies
Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Production Associate
Document your production credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to match your actual duties to the certified job description. Gather certificates for any machinery operation, quality control systems, or safety training you hold so the labor certification reflects your real qualifications.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities already using E-Verify for employment verification have the HR compliance infrastructure that makes PERM sponsorship realistic. Prioritize production employers in food, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors where foreign national hiring is routine.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Associate openings by employers with active EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM for similar roles cuts the time you spend screening employers who won't sponsor.
Understand the EB-3 prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your production role and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can confirm the posted salary clears the threshold.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage
Ask specifically whether the employer will cover PERM advertising, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status costs. Some manufacturers sponsor the I-140 only, leaving you responsible for I-485 fees, so get the full scope confirmed before you accept.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
DOL requires employers to run recruitment for at least 30 days before filing PERM, and the application must be filed within 180 days of completing that recruitment. Factor this into your expected start-date conversation with your hiring manager.
Green Card Production Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Production Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Production Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the specific position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and the employer can document that requirement in the PERM job description. In practice, the majority of production sponsorship cases are filed under EB-3.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which most production associate roles do not meet, making PERM-based green card sponsorship the more realistic path. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most nationalities, compared to months for H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Production Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings and required advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL then reviews the application and, if certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM filing and I-140 stage can take 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status.
How can I find Production Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Production Associate openings filtered specifically by employers with EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which manufacturers will actually file PERM. Focusing on companies that have sponsored similar roles before significantly improves your chances of advancing past initial screening with a realistic sponsorship offer in hand.
Can I use O*NET data to strengthen my PERM job description?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for production associate roles outlines the standard tasks, skills, and knowledge requirements that DOL auditors recognize. Sharing the O*NET profile with your employer's immigration counsel helps ensure the certified job description accurately captures the specialized duties that justify sponsorship, reducing the risk of a PERM audit or denial based on a generic or overbroad description.