H-1B Visa Manufacturing Technician Jobs
Manufacturing Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field. Employers in aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, and automotive manufacturing regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles. Use this page to find employers with active H-1B filing history.
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Location:
Traverse City, MI, US, 48686
On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 48531
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Machine Operator
Traverse City, MI 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Friday)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Machine Operator performs essential job functions within the manufacturing departments. This position is responsible for ensuring continuous product flow. This position is also involved in new Product Development. A Machine Operator will be 100% safe.
SUPERVISION:
A Machine Operator works under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and Off-Shift Production Supervisor, with the daily functional direction of the Senior Manufacturing Coordinator and / or Team Leader. The position is reviewed on an annual basis.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school or GED graduate required with additional technical school training preferred
- Excellent blue print reading skills
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Versatile machining experience
- Strong mechanical background helpful
- Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a team environment
- Experience with Lean manufacturing a plus
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Setup and operate several types of machine of a similar type (conventional or CNC) on a regular basis working on a variety of complex parts to close tolerances with average to complicated setups. Works with minimal support or supervision. Selects appropriate feeds, speeds and tooling. (85%)
- Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and production efficiency issues. Assures appropriate material and tools are available. (10%)
- Supports Lean Enterprise, Quality, Safety and Productivity initiatives through appropriate levels of participation. (5%)
COMPETENCIES:
- Performance Driven
- Listening skills
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment to Excellence
WORK CONDITIONS:
45 DEGREES - 85 DEGREES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Walking
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Bending
- Lifting and Carrying over 40lbs
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Nearest Major Market: Midland Michigan
Nearest Secondary Market: Saginaw
Job Segment: CNC, Machinist, Materials Science, Social Media, Manufacturing, Science, Marketing
Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US
Location:
Traverse City, MI, US, 48686
On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 48531
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Machine Operator
Traverse City, MI 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Friday)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Machine Operator performs essential job functions within the manufacturing departments. This position is responsible for ensuring continuous product flow. This position is also involved in new Product Development. A Machine Operator will be 100% safe.
SUPERVISION:
A Machine Operator works under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and Off-Shift Production Supervisor, with the daily functional direction of the Senior Manufacturing Coordinator and / or Team Leader. The position is reviewed on an annual basis.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school or GED graduate required with additional technical school training preferred
- Excellent blue print reading skills
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Versatile machining experience
- Strong mechanical background helpful
- Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a team environment
- Experience with Lean manufacturing a plus
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Setup and operate several types of machine of a similar type (conventional or CNC) on a regular basis working on a variety of complex parts to close tolerances with average to complicated setups. Works with minimal support or supervision. Selects appropriate feeds, speeds and tooling. (85%)
- Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and production efficiency issues. Assures appropriate material and tools are available. (10%)
- Supports Lean Enterprise, Quality, Safety and Productivity initiatives through appropriate levels of participation. (5%)
COMPETENCIES:
- Performance Driven
- Listening skills
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment to Excellence
WORK CONDITIONS:
45 DEGREES - 85 DEGREES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Walking
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Bending
- Lifting and Carrying over 40lbs
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Nearest Major Market: Midland Michigan
Nearest Secondary Market: Saginaw
Job Segment: CNC, Machinist, Materials Science, Social Media, Manufacturing, Science, Marketing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to the Manufacturing Technician role, not just STEM broadly. An industrial engineering or manufacturing technology degree strengthens your petition. A general science degree with no manufacturing coursework can trigger an RFE.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Manufacturing Technician under SOC code 17-3029 in your target metro. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds this level, so knowing the floor protects you during offer discussions.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Federal contractors and subcontractors must use E-Verify, which correlates strongly with established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Manufacturing facilities with defense or aerospace contracts are often better positioned to sponsor than smaller job shops without prior petition experience.
Search employers by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Manufacturing Technician roles on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have actively sponsored the role before, cutting out employers who express interest in sponsorship but have never filed a petition.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by early April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your authorization end date allows you to start work by October 1. Employers in cap-exempt settings like university-affiliated research labs or nonprofit research organizations can file year-round.
Clarify shift structure before the petition is filed
Manufacturing Technician roles often involve rotating shifts or split-site assignments across multiple plant locations. USCIS scrutinizes third-party or multi-site placements closely. Confirm with your employer whether the petition will list a single primary worksite and whether an LCA amendment will be needed if your assignment changes.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. A Manufacturing Technician job description that lists only an associate's degree or equivalent experience as the minimum will likely not qualify. Roles in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace components, or medical device manufacturing with a listed engineering or manufacturing technology degree requirement typically meet the standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Manufacturing Technician positions?
Semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device companies, and automotive OEMs and their tier-one suppliers file H-1B petitions for Manufacturing Technician roles with the most regularity. These industries operate at the intersection of precision engineering and regulatory compliance, where a specific degree requirement is easier to justify to USCIS. You can browse employers with verified filing history in these sectors on Migrate Mate.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for Manufacturing Technician roles?
Most Manufacturing Technician positions map to SOC code 17-3029, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, All Other, or to 17-3026, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, depending on the employer's job duties. Your employer uses the SOC code to file the LCA with DOL and certify the prevailing wage. Misclassifying the SOC code can expose the LCA to a wage compliance audit, so confirm the code matches the actual job duties before signing the offer.
Can a Manufacturing Technician on H-1B work across multiple plant locations?
Yes, but each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area requires a new LCA posting at that location. Your employer must post the LCA notice at the new site for ten consecutive business days before you begin work there. If the additional site wasn't listed in the original petition, USCIS may require an amended H-1B petition as well. Confirm this with your employer before accepting a multi-site assignment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my manufacturing employer lays me off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During this period you can't work, but you can interview and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. USCIS allows you to start work for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, not just approved. Act quickly, since the 60-day window does not pause during petition processing.