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Tool Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship are filed under EB-2 or EB-3 depending on your degree and the role's requirements. Most employers sponsor through PERM labor certification, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS to begin your path to lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 636108
Type: Full-time
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46254
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: September 14, 2026
End Date: 09-24-2026
Job Description
Industrial Services Tool Repair Technician
3939 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254
IN180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Industrial Services Tool Repair Technician, you will be involved with the overall success of the department by efficiently repairing and quoting a wide range of power tools, including Electric, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic. You will be working on a variety of tool manufacturers, including most major national brands. Having a customer focus and attention to detail in a very fast paced and productive department is necessary to be successful in this position. Some travel may be necessary to complete manufacturer-authorized training. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Processing customer power tool repair work orders
- Quoting repair costs on a wide variety of power tools
- Repairing a wide variety of power tools in a timely manner
- Communicating with Fastenal branches and vendors
- Following all International Standardization Organization (ISO) quality procedures
- Complying with safety regulations
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Mechanically inclined
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to travel for trainings and customer visits
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in the Power Tool Repair or a related field
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-24-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 636108
Type: Full-time
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46254
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: September 14, 2026
End Date: 09-24-2026
Job Description
Industrial Services Tool Repair Technician
3939 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254
IN180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Industrial Services Tool Repair Technician, you will be involved with the overall success of the department by efficiently repairing and quoting a wide range of power tools, including Electric, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic. You will be working on a variety of tool manufacturers, including most major national brands. Having a customer focus and attention to detail in a very fast paced and productive department is necessary to be successful in this position. Some travel may be necessary to complete manufacturer-authorized training. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Processing customer power tool repair work orders
- Quoting repair costs on a wide variety of power tools
- Repairing a wide variety of power tools in a timely manner
- Communicating with Fastenal branches and vendors
- Following all International Standardization Organization (ISO) quality procedures
- Complying with safety regulations
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Mechanically inclined
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to travel for trainings and customer visits
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in the Power Tool Repair or a related field
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-24-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Tool Engineer
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-3 covers Tool Engineers with a bachelor's degree; EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a National Interest Waiver. Confirm which category your target employers are filing under before applying.
Verify your degree equivalency before PERM starts
USCIS evaluates foreign engineering degrees against U.S. standards during I-140 adjudication. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service early so your employer's attorney can reference it in the PERM job description.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify manufacturers and engineering firms that have filed PERM applications for Tool Engineer or related production-engineering roles in the past two years. That history signals a functioning sponsorship pipeline.
Find green-card-sponsoring Tool Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Tool Engineer openings by green card sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sifting through listings from employers who've never filed PERM. Search by role and location to surface companies with a demonstrated sponsorship track record.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, look up the prevailing wage for Tool Engineer in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search. PERM requires employers to pay at or above that level, and a gap can delay or derail the labor certification.
Negotiate a green card clause into your offer letter
Ask for written confirmation that the employer will initiate PERM within a defined timeframe, typically six to twelve months after your start date. Without this, sponsorship timelines are informal and easy for employers to defer indefinitely.
Green Card Tool Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tool Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Tool Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. EB-2 applies when the employer's job description specifically requires an advanced degree or when the candidate self-petitions under a National Interest Waiver based on the role's contribution to U.S. manufacturing capability. The category determines priority date timelines, which vary significantly by country of birth.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Tool Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and the visa queue. For Tool Engineers from most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning the wait is manageable.
What does the PERM labor certification require from my employer?
The employer must run a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically including print and online job postings, to show no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available. The job requirements in the PERM application must match the actual role you'll perform. DOL audits a percentage of PERM filings, so accurate documentation matters. You have no direct role in the PERM filing itself, but make sure your employer's attorney has your full credential and experience records before filing.
How do I find Tool Engineer jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Tool Engineer openings specifically filtered by green card sponsorship eligibility, surfacing employers who have an established PERM filing track record. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company has never sponsored a foreign worker before.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability provisions, you can change to a same or similar occupation once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more. Tool Engineer roles are classified under SOC codes tied to industrial and mechanical engineering functions, so a lateral move to a comparable production or tooling role at a new employer can qualify. Confirm the SOC code match with an immigration attorney before switching.