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Tooling Engineer green card sponsorship typically follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, and securing a role with an experienced sponsoring employer is the first step toward permanent residency.
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join our team at our Evansville Tool Shop facility! In this role, you will design molds and tooling for custom and proprietary injection-molded products, while supporting rebuild and reverse engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, manufacturability, and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Promote and support a safety incident-free workplace by utilizing proper precautions and systems.
- Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
- Observe, respond to, and report any instances of product, service, or quality system nonconformities.
- Maintain security diligence, including controlling key cards, preventing unauthorized access to facilities, and ensuring proper handling of equipment and confidential information.
- Successfully complete all primary duties and associated training requirements.
AUTHORITIES
- Pause work and notify the Safety Lead if unsafe work conditions or practices are identified.
- Initiate actions to prevent product, service, or quality system nonconformities.
- Recommend and implement solutions through designated channels.
- Suggest and support continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and systems, and verify implementation effectiveness.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Design and develop new plastic injection molds for prototype and production manufacturing.
- Update, modify, and maintain existing and legacy mold designs.
- Collaborate with Application Development Engineers (PD) on new projects and product design modifications.
- Partner with Plant Managers and Tooling Managers to ensure mold designs meet plant-specific requirements.
- Improve manufacturability by updating and refining product designs.
- Create 3D CAD models of piece parts, mold components, and tooling.
- Develop, maintain, and revise mold and tooling design drawings.
- Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new mold construction.
- Maintain and revise piece-part detail drawings and customer documentation.
- Communicate with external vendors regarding new mold builds and updates to existing tooling.
- Develop part shrinkage models and drawings to define mold steel geometry.
- Evaluate prototype and production parts and implement necessary tooling adjustments.
- Support the startup of new production tooling.
- Follow up with plant teams to ensure satisfaction with tooling performance.
- Perform all duties in compliance with applicable ISO standards.
- Adhere to and promote all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-VERIFY
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
BENEFITS
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
INTRODUCTION
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join our team at our Evansville Tool Shop facility! In this role, you will design molds and tooling for custom and proprietary injection-molded products, while supporting rebuild and reverse engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, manufacturability, and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Promote and support a safety incident-free workplace by utilizing proper precautions and systems.
- Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
- Observe, respond to, and report any instances of product, service, or quality system nonconformities.
- Maintain security diligence, including controlling key cards, preventing unauthorized access to facilities, and ensuring proper handling of equipment and confidential information.
- Successfully complete all primary duties and associated training requirements.
AUTHORITIES
- Pause work and notify the Safety Lead if unsafe work conditions or practices are identified.
- Initiate actions to prevent product, service, or quality system nonconformities.
- Recommend and implement solutions through designated channels.
- Suggest and support continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and systems, and verify implementation effectiveness.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Design and develop new plastic injection molds for prototype and production manufacturing.
- Update, modify, and maintain existing and legacy mold designs.
- Collaborate with Application Development Engineers (PD) on new projects and product design modifications.
- Partner with Plant Managers and Tooling Managers to ensure mold designs meet plant-specific requirements.
- Improve manufacturability by updating and refining product designs.
- Create 3D CAD models of piece parts, mold components, and tooling.
- Develop, maintain, and revise mold and tooling design drawings.
- Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new mold construction.
- Maintain and revise piece-part detail drawings and customer documentation.
- Communicate with external vendors regarding new mold builds and updates to existing tooling.
- Develop part shrinkage models and drawings to define mold steel geometry.
- Evaluate prototype and production parts and implement necessary tooling adjustments.
- Support the startup of new production tooling.
- Follow up with plant teams to ensure satisfaction with tooling performance.
- Perform all duties in compliance with applicable ISO standards.
- Adhere to and promote all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-VERIFY
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
BENEFITS
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Tooling Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum qualifications for the role before advertising. Make sure your degree, field of study, and years of tooling-specific experience match the job requirements exactly, discrepancies discovered late can derail the labor certification entirely.
Target manufacturers with established immigration programs
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers file PERM petitions far more routinely than smaller job shops. Focus your search on companies with dedicated HR teams and in-house or retained immigration counsel, they understand the multi-year sponsorship timeline and won't be surprised by it.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for engineering roles. Filtering by occupation and location saves time you'd otherwise spend asking recruiters whether a company sponsors, most don't know until it's too late in the process.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location before PERM is approved. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your SOC code and metropolitan area so you can negotiate with full context before signing.
Get your priority date locked in early
Your priority date is set when your employer files the PERM application with DOL, not when USCIS receives the I-140. For nationals of India or China, that date controls when you can file for adjustment of status, so starting the PERM process without delay directly affects how long you wait for a green card.
Clarify O*NET classification before the PERM job description is filed
Your employer's immigration attorney will assign an SOC code from O*NET to your Tooling Engineer role. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your likely code yourself, if the duties listed don't reflect your actual work, the PERM job description may not survive a DOL audit.
Green Card Tooling Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship for a Tooling Engineer?
EB-2 covers Tooling Engineers who hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in a specialty role. EB-3 applies to professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the specific job requirements before filing the PERM application with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Tooling Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring an employer petition and, for most applicants, a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a path to permanent residency and involves no lottery, but it does require PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and a wait for your priority date to become current. Per-country backlogs can extend the timeline significantly depending on your nationality.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Tooling Engineer role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. The employer also obtains a prevailing wage determination from DOL and must offer you at least that wage. Once the recruitment is complete and documented, the employer files the ETA Form 9089 electronically through DOL's system. USCIS does not receive the case until the PERM is certified and the employer files the I-140.
Can I change employers while my green card is in process?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition, which matters if you're in a backlogged country category.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Tooling Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Because PERM filings are a matter of public DOL record, Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can target companies that have sponsored roles matching your occupation code rather than relying on recruiters who often don't know their employer's immigration history.