H-1B Visa Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing employers sponsor H-1B visas for engineers, process specialists, and quality professionals in roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Positions in automation, industrial engineering, and supply chain management have active LCA filing history, making this one of the more accessible sectors for H-1B sponsorship.
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Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
1st Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00AM flexible start time
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Manufacturing Technician position will be responsible for the building of various complex scientific instruments to support the production goals of a work cell. You will be part of an engaging team and collaborate with your colleagues to solve problems and drive continuous improvement!
Responsibilities:
- Build, test, and calibrate all levels of assemblies and install in the final build of instruments that meet quality standards.
- Follow work instructions for mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies, material handling, and inventory verification.
- Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team culture.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience with mechanical assembly, various hand tools, and soldering.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Occasional lifting of 40 pounds, frequent lifting of 25 pounds, and constant lifting of 10 pounds may be necessary.
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
1st Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00AM flexible start time
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Manufacturing Technician position will be responsible for the building of various complex scientific instruments to support the production goals of a work cell. You will be part of an engaging team and collaborate with your colleagues to solve problems and drive continuous improvement!
Responsibilities:
- Build, test, and calibrate all levels of assemblies and install in the final build of instruments that meet quality standards.
- Follow work instructions for mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies, material handling, and inventory verification.
- Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team culture.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience with mechanical assembly, various hand tools, and soldering.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Occasional lifting of 40 pounds, frequent lifting of 25 pounds, and constant lifting of 10 pounds may be necessary.
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing
Match your degree to the SOC code
Manufacturing H-1B petitions are frequently challenged when the degree field doesn't map to the SOC code on the LCA. Pull the O*NET profile for your target role and confirm your degree field aligns before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Manufacturing roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for your occupation code, not ones encountering it for the first time.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled manufacturers
STEM OPT and cap-gap protections require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer; many smaller manufacturers are exempt from E-Verify mandates and haven't enrolled voluntarily.
Benchmark wages against the OFLC Wage Search
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your specific county and role.
Ask about multi-site LCA coverage during offer
Manufacturing roles often involve work across multiple plant locations. If your role requires travel to facilities not listed on the certified LCA, USCIS can issue an RFE or denial. Confirm the employer understands blanket LCA requirements before your petition is filed.
Request premium processing for production-tied start dates
Manufacturing roles tied to product launch cycles or seasonal production ramps can't wait out standard USCIS processing. Request that your employer file with premium processing to get a 15-business-day adjudication decision and protect your start date.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Manufacturing roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most Manufacturing roles that require a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, industrial technology, or a directly related field qualify as specialty occupations. General production or assembly roles that accept any degree or no degree do not qualify. The determining factor is whether the position's normal duties require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in a specific discipline.
Which Manufacturing job titles have the most H-1B sponsorship activity?
Industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, process engineers, and automation engineers appear most frequently in DOL LCA filings for Manufacturing. Supply chain analysts and materials engineers also have consistent filing activity. To find which specific employers are actively sponsoring these titles right now, browse Manufacturing jobs on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified LCA filing history by occupation code.
Can my H-1B cover work at multiple manufacturing facilities?
Yes, but your employer's LCA must list each worksite location where you'll spend significant time. If you're regularly assigned to a plant not covered by the certified LCA, your employer needs to file an amended or additional LCA for that location. Short-term placements under DOL's short-term placement rules are an exception, but they're time-limited and don't substitute for proper LCA coverage.
What happens to my H-1B if my manufacturing employer shuts down a facility?
If your employer closes the specific facility where you're stationed but keeps you employed at another location, your H-1B remains valid as long as the job duties and wage obligations don't change materially. If the role itself is eliminated and you're laid off, USCIS provides a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S.
Do smaller manufacturers sponsor H-1B visas, or only large companies?
Smaller manufacturers do sponsor H-1B visas, but less frequently than large companies because the process requires filing an LCA with DOL and a petition with USCIS. Smaller employers are also less likely to be enrolled in E-Verify, which matters if you're on STEM OPT. Look for mid-size manufacturers with prior H-1B filing history rather than approaching employers with no sponsorship experience.