H-1B Visa Machinist Jobs
Machinist jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require degree-level duties in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field. Employers structure these roles around CNC programming, process engineering, and quality systems to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. H-1B visa status is granted for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum, with employer-filed I-129 petitions and certified LCAs required before you start.
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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up, operate, and adjust various types of manual or automatic machines under minimal supervision.
Key Accountabilities
- Set up, operate, and adjust various conventional or automatic machines such as Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines
- Set up all tools, fixtures, and controls for each new job
- Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment
- Read and modify programs by making necessary offsets for CNC machines
- Report variations in program sequences, positioning, cycle time, etc.
- Adjust machine to control part dimensions
- Inspect in-process pieces to ensure parts are to specification or blue prints
- Edit and prove out programs to meet or exceed customer requirements
- Communicate internally with contacts outside the work group to exchange work related information
- Perform activities planned by others
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with Rexnord policies, 5S procedures, and in line with Rexnord core values
- Stay safe, follow all safety requirements, participate in Safety 5Y’s, training, etc.
- Make quality parts, help create SOP’s & WI’s, participate in Quality 5Y’s, ensure your own ISO compliance, etc. Utilize all necessary documents and measuring devices to make acceptable product
- Participate in shift start meetings, utilize Visual Daily Management and use VDM board(s) to show progress and setbacks, complete paperwork, etc.
- Utilize the CNC Hobber and experience on the VTC is a plus. Utilize drawings and work with engineering to produce acceptable product. Work with engineering to modify programs and procedures to ensure continued production of acceptable product
- Champion and deploy RBS methods in your cell
- Train others quickly and efficiently when required
- Perform various other duties as assigned
Leadership Competencies
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; high school diploma or equivalent a plus
- Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
- Knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
- Accurately read and comprehend moderately complex material such as blue prints, work instructions, ISO procedures, etc.
- Ability to write to record basic information
- Knowledge of and ability to compute basic arithmetic skills such as, or comparable to: add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals
- Ability to use a computer with clear instructions and procedures
- Knowledge of and ability to select and adjust appropriate tools, objects or materials to attain demanding standards in different work situations
- Knowledge of and ability to solve unique problems that are diversified and involved. Judgment is required to adapt standard practices and principles to meet new conditions
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
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.
INTRODUCTION
Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up, operate, and adjust various types of manual or automatic machines under minimal supervision.
Key Accountabilities
- Set up, operate, and adjust various conventional or automatic machines such as Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines
- Set up all tools, fixtures, and controls for each new job
- Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment
- Read and modify programs by making necessary offsets for CNC machines
- Report variations in program sequences, positioning, cycle time, etc.
- Adjust machine to control part dimensions
- Inspect in-process pieces to ensure parts are to specification or blue prints
- Edit and prove out programs to meet or exceed customer requirements
- Communicate internally with contacts outside the work group to exchange work related information
- Perform activities planned by others
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with Rexnord policies, 5S procedures, and in line with Rexnord core values
- Stay safe, follow all safety requirements, participate in Safety 5Y’s, training, etc.
- Make quality parts, help create SOP’s & WI’s, participate in Quality 5Y’s, ensure your own ISO compliance, etc. Utilize all necessary documents and measuring devices to make acceptable product
- Participate in shift start meetings, utilize Visual Daily Management and use VDM board(s) to show progress and setbacks, complete paperwork, etc.
- Utilize the CNC Hobber and experience on the VTC is a plus. Utilize drawings and work with engineering to produce acceptable product. Work with engineering to modify programs and procedures to ensure continued production of acceptable product
- Champion and deploy RBS methods in your cell
- Train others quickly and efficiently when required
- Perform various other duties as assigned
Leadership Competencies
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; high school diploma or equivalent a plus
- Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
- Knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
- Accurately read and comprehend moderately complex material such as blue prints, work instructions, ISO procedures, etc.
- Ability to write to record basic information
- Knowledge of and ability to compute basic arithmetic skills such as, or comparable to: add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals
- Ability to use a computer with clear instructions and procedures
- Knowledge of and ability to select and adjust appropriate tools, objects or materials to attain demanding standards in different work situations
- Knowledge of and ability to solve unique problems that are diversified and involved. Judgment is required to adapt standard practices and principles to meet new conditions
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Machinist
Frame your credentials around engineering coursework
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to the machinist duties the employer lists. Transcripts showing manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science coursework strengthen your specialty occupation case far more than a general technology degree.
Get a site-specific LCA certified before your start date
Each worksite where you'll operate CNC equipment needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer has multiple plants, confirm the LCA lists the exact address where you'll work before USCIS can approve your I-129 petition.
Search for employers who structure machinist roles at degree level
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for machinist and manufacturing engineering roles, so you're targeting companies that have already built these positions around specialty occupation requirements rather than trade-level duties.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered wage tier
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at DOL prevailing wage Level I or above for your specific SOC code and work location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can flag underpayment risks before the petition is filed.
Review the O*NET profile before your offer letter review
The O*NET occupation profile for machinists lists tasks tied to CNC programming and process improvement that support a degree-level job description. Ask your employer to map your actual duties to these technical tasks when drafting the support letter for your I-129.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If you have a production start date tied to a project milestone or equipment rollout, ask your employer early whether the company will cover this upgrade.
H-1B Visa Machinist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a machinist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A machinist position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering. Trade-level machining duties alone do not meet the standard. Employers who sponsor machinists on H-1B visas typically emphasize CNC programming, process engineering, and quality systems in the job description to satisfy USCIS requirements.
How do I find machinist employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas before?
DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data shows which employers have filed certified LCAs for machinist and manufacturing engineering roles by worksite location. Migrate Mate surfaces this verified filing history so you can focus your applications on employers with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship without specifics.
What degree does my employer need to list as a requirement for my machinist role?
USCIS looks for a degree requirement in a specific field directly related to the duties, most commonly manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials science. A general requirement for any bachelor's degree weakens the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's support letter should explain why the specific degree field is necessary for the technical tasks in the role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer moves me to a different plant or worksite?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin working there. If your employer reassigns you to a facility not covered by your current LCA, they must file an amended LCA and, in most cases, an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the move takes effect. Working at an uncovered location puts both you and your employer out of compliance.
How long does H-1B status last for a machinist role, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions require your employer to file a new I-129 petition before your current status expires. If your employer is pursuing a green card on your behalf and certain PERM or I-140 milestones have been reached, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under USCIS rules.