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CNC Operator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as manufacturing engineering or machining technology. Employers in aerospace, automotive, and precision manufacturing regularly file LCAs for these roles. This page surfaces companies with active H-1B filing history for CNC Operator positions.
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Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – 2nd Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Progression:
- Step 1: $30.86/hr
- Step 2: $32.14/hr
- Step 3: $33.42/hr
- Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift
Job Summary
The Large Boring Bar Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC horizontal milling centers and large boring mills to machine precision components for heavy equipment manufacturing. This role supports the production of large structural weldments, castings, and forgings using advanced machining techniques and equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-precision, safety-driven manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong technical machining skills, blueprint interpretation, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC horizontal milling centers and boring bar machines for large-scale machining
- Machine large steel components including weldments, castings, forgings, and plates
- Interpret manufacturing work instructions, blueprints, and operation sequences
- Align parts using fixtures, shims, parallels, clamps, and workholding devices
- Select and assemble appropriate tooling including boring bars, drills, taps, reamers, and milling cutters
- Load, run, and verify CNC programs (G & M code) and conduct trial runs as needed
- Adjust machine parameters such as feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances
- Perform precision machining operations (boring, facing, drilling, tapping, counterboring)
- Conduct in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
- Edit CNC programs and make manual adjustments where required
- Operate jib cranes and overhead cranes for material handling
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in alignment with safety standards
- Support continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and team collaboration
Required Skills
- 1–3+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience
- Experience with horizontal boring mills or large machining centers
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong understanding of machine shop math (including basic trigonometry)
- Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Knowledge of G-code/M-code programming fundamentals
- Understanding of machining processes and terminology
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Preferred Skills
- Experience machining large steel structures or heavy equipment components
- Familiarity with Fanuc and/or Siemens CNC controls
- Experience with tight tolerance machining on large parts
- Prior experience in heavy industrial or OEM manufacturing environments
- Crane operation or rigging experience
Call to Action
If you’re a skilled CNC machinist with experience in large-part machining, horizontal milling, or boring bar operations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in world-class manufacturing. At our South Milwaukee facility, you won’t just machine parts — you’ll help produce critical components that support some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS). The work is massive in scale and complexity, requiring precision, craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality at every step. From machining large steel weldments, castings, and forgings to working with advanced CNC equipment and precision tooling, your expertise will directly contribute to products that stand apart in the heavy equipment industry. Join a team where your machining skills matter, your work has visible impact, and your career can keep growing.
Apply today and help build what matters.
Summary Pay Range:
$29.67 - $37.09
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
-
Tuition Reimbursement
-
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
August 3, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – 2nd Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Progression:
- Step 1: $30.86/hr
- Step 2: $32.14/hr
- Step 3: $33.42/hr
- Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift
Job Summary
The Large Boring Bar Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC horizontal milling centers and large boring mills to machine precision components for heavy equipment manufacturing. This role supports the production of large structural weldments, castings, and forgings using advanced machining techniques and equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-precision, safety-driven manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong technical machining skills, blueprint interpretation, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC horizontal milling centers and boring bar machines for large-scale machining
- Machine large steel components including weldments, castings, forgings, and plates
- Interpret manufacturing work instructions, blueprints, and operation sequences
- Align parts using fixtures, shims, parallels, clamps, and workholding devices
- Select and assemble appropriate tooling including boring bars, drills, taps, reamers, and milling cutters
- Load, run, and verify CNC programs (G & M code) and conduct trial runs as needed
- Adjust machine parameters such as feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances
- Perform precision machining operations (boring, facing, drilling, tapping, counterboring)
- Conduct in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
- Edit CNC programs and make manual adjustments where required
- Operate jib cranes and overhead cranes for material handling
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in alignment with safety standards
- Support continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and team collaboration
Required Skills
- 1–3+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience
- Experience with horizontal boring mills or large machining centers
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong understanding of machine shop math (including basic trigonometry)
- Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Knowledge of G-code/M-code programming fundamentals
- Understanding of machining processes and terminology
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Preferred Skills
- Experience machining large steel structures or heavy equipment components
- Familiarity with Fanuc and/or Siemens CNC controls
- Experience with tight tolerance machining on large parts
- Prior experience in heavy industrial or OEM manufacturing environments
- Crane operation or rigging experience
Call to Action
If you’re a skilled CNC machinist with experience in large-part machining, horizontal milling, or boring bar operations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in world-class manufacturing. At our South Milwaukee facility, you won’t just machine parts — you’ll help produce critical components that support some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS). The work is massive in scale and complexity, requiring precision, craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality at every step. From machining large steel weldments, castings, and forgings to working with advanced CNC equipment and precision tooling, your expertise will directly contribute to products that stand apart in the heavy equipment industry. Join a team where your machining skills matter, your work has visible impact, and your career can keep growing.
Apply today and help build what matters.
Summary Pay Range:
$29.67 - $37.09
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
-
Tuition Reimbursement
-
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
August 3, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in CNC Operator
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B approval for CNC Operator roles depends on demonstrating your degree directly relates to the position. A manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or machining technology degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general business degree likely won't.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for CNC Operator roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the Level I–IV wage your employer certifies on the LCA, or the petition can be denied.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before applying saves time and signals the employer has handled work authorization filings before. Manufacturers new to federal contracting are often recently enrolled.
Search LCA filing history with Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter CNC Operator roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out manufacturers who list visa sponsorship as open to negotiation but have never actually filed.
Flag your SOC code during the offer stage
CNC Operators are classified under SOC 51-4011 or 51-4012 depending on the machinery type. Confirm with your employer which code they'll use on the LCA, since misclassification can trigger a DOL audit or wage level dispute after filing.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Some manufacturers operate as cap-exempt entities through university research partnerships or nonprofit affiliations. If your employer qualifies, you avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. Ask HR directly and verify through USCIS guidance if their answer is uncertain.
H-1B Visa CNC Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CNC Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related specialty. A CNC Operator position tied to a manufacturing engineering or precision machining degree program can qualify. Roles framed as purely manual or vocational, without a degree requirement, typically do not.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for CNC Operator jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search CNC Operator roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which manufacturers have filed for this occupation and at what wage levels, so you're not relying on a job posting that says 'sponsorship available' without any filing record behind it.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a CNC Operator role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition, change to another valid status, or depart the country. If a new employer files a transfer petition before the 60 days expire, you can continue working once the receipt notice is issued. USCIS does not extend this grace period.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different CNC machine type or facility location?
A change in worksite to a new metropolitan statistical area requires the employer to file an amended LCA with DOL and post it at the new location before you begin working there. Switching machine types within the same facility generally doesn't require an amended petition unless it materially changes the job duties or wage level.
What wage level should I expect on an LCA for a CNC Operator role?
Most entry-level H-1B CNC Operator positions are filed at Level I or Level II under the DOL's four-tier prevailing wage system. Level I applies to positions requiring routine tasks under close supervision; Level II applies to roles with some complexity or independent judgment. You can verify the applicable wage for your job location and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search.