Green Card Tool Maker Jobs
Tool Maker roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship and, where the position requires an advanced degree or specialized credentials, EB-2. Employers sponsor through the PERM labor certification process before filing an I-140 petition. Manufacturing and precision machining employers with documented hiring needs can initiate sponsorship for qualified foreign candidates.
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Job Summary
Under the direction of a Tooling Supervisor, the Tool and Die Maker is responsible for repairing dies and making adjustments as needed to run dies in accordance with the customers’ standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Tool and Die Maker must be able to troubleshoot conditions in a production setting
- Perform die set operations
- Perform preventative maintenance on metal stamping dies
- Perform quality checks
- Perform other duties as required
- Tool and Die Maker must complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a sheet metal stamping facility or similar experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience with large transfer and progressive dies
- Able to lift 40 lbs. frequently depending upon rework
- Standing 8 or more hours, walking to assist in seat build, rework, etc.
- Be able to work 2nd shift
Preferred:
- Journeyman Tool and Die Card from the Department of Labor
Rate of Pay: $37.54 - $39.14 per hour
PRIMARY LOCATION
Battle Creek Seating Component
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Tooling Supervisor, the Tool and Die Maker is responsible for repairing dies and making adjustments as needed to run dies in accordance with the customers’ standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Tool and Die Maker must be able to troubleshoot conditions in a production setting
- Perform die set operations
- Perform preventative maintenance on metal stamping dies
- Perform quality checks
- Perform other duties as required
- Tool and Die Maker must complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a sheet metal stamping facility or similar experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience with large transfer and progressive dies
- Able to lift 40 lbs. frequently depending upon rework
- Standing 8 or more hours, walking to assist in seat build, rework, etc.
- Be able to work 2nd shift
Preferred:
- Journeyman Tool and Die Card from the Department of Labor
Rate of Pay: $37.54 - $39.14 per hour
PRIMARY LOCATION
Battle Creek Seating Component
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Tool Maker
Document your precision machining credentials thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Gather trade certifications, apprenticeship completion records, and CNC programming proficiency documentation before your employer files, since gaps in credential evidence can trigger DOL audits.
Target manufacturers with existing PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search to identify manufacturers that have previously filed PERM applications for Tool Maker or Machinist roles. Employers familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to abandon sponsorship midway through the multi-year timeline.
Find green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter your Tool Maker job search on Migrate Mate by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship to surface employers actively hiring foreign workers for precision manufacturing roles, cutting the time you'd otherwise spend researching sponsorship willingness manually.
Clarify the wage level before your employer files
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Tool Maker SOC code and work location. Confirm the wage level matches your actual offer letter before PERM is submitted, since mismatches require refiling.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 Tool Maker priority dates are current or near-current, meaning your green card wait after I-140 approval is short. Confirm your country's cut-off date in the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a role.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is filed, your employer can file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This lets you receive work authorization while the green card is pending, removing dependence on maintaining a separate temporary visa status.
Green Card Tool Maker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tool Maker role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Tool Maker positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires two or more years of vocational training or apprenticeship. EB-2 applies if your employer structures the position to require a bachelor's degree or if you hold an advanced degree relevant to precision manufacturing. Your employer's job requirements, not your personal credentials alone, determine which category USCIS accepts.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Tool Maker?
H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most Tool Maker roles don't satisfy, and it carries an annual lottery cap. EB-3 has no lottery and covers skilled trade positions requiring vocational training. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition, making EB-3 a longer but more reliable path for precision manufacturing workers.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Tool Maker employer?
Your employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment, including job postings and advertising, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Tool Maker role. DOL then certifies the application before the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically runs six to eighteen months, and DOL audits, which are common in skilled trades, can extend that further.
How do I find Tool Maker jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most standard job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship willingness, so searching broadly wastes time. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers in precision manufacturing and skilled trades, so you can focus on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than negotiating it from scratch after an offer.
Can I change employers after my Tool Maker PERM is approved?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can port to a new employer in a same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Tool Maker and related machinist roles generally satisfy the same or similar occupation test, but your new employer must confirm the role is comparable before you make the switch.