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Production Machinist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field such as manufacturing engineering or machining technology. Employers filing H-1B petitions for machinists must certify a prevailing wage through a certified LCA before USCIS can approve the petition.
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TE Connectivity's Manufacturing/Production Teams transform raw materials into finished goods and ensure component flow. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.
What TE Connectivity Offers
Our commitment to our associates includes offering total rewards benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive, and meet the changing needs of our team members.
- The opportunity to build lifesaving products for our customers
- Competitive base pay based on experience; with a 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay.
- Annual pay increases based on company & individual performance
- Employee referral program
- 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement to support your development and education goals
- 10 weeks of paid maternal and paternal time off and ease back to work
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for team members and their families with benefits starting day one, company funded health savings accounts and company paid short-term and long-term disability.
ROLES
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Sets-up, operates, and verifies the quality of work on at least one of CNC Swiss machines involving close tolerances and difficult set-ups.
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Performs routine or repetitive operations in a manner which will consistently meet quality requirements and production standards.
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Actively participates in continuous improvement activities
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Performs repeat set-ups without supervision. May perform more complex set-ups with supervision.
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Monitors variations in program sequence, e.g., positioning, cycle time, etc., and makes necessary corrections.
-
Assists with the prove-out of part programs for new work or critical variations.
- Works from drawings and/or specifications as well as Traveler instructions.
- Troubleshoots routine jobs without supervision and more complex jobs with supervision.
- Runs production and deburr’s parts as required.
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Evaluates production job performance compared to established production and quality standards, makes improvements to processes to enhance operations. Makes suggestions for engineering process improvements.
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Maintains required tooling, as needed, to manufacture parts to specifications.
-
Conducts quality checks through the use of fixed or adjustable precision measuring devices.
-
Lubricates and cleans machines as necessary.
-
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely, and complies with all established safety rules and work practices.
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Complies with Company, Department, and quality policies and procedures as applicable.
-
Keeps Operations Manager informed of job related problems and other information related to work activity.
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Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department.
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Performs multiple operations as required.
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- High school education or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of Vo-Tech training in machine tool technology or a related area or equivalent.
- 2 to 5 years of CNC machining set-up and operating experience in a job shop environment.
- Very strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Work environment: General machine shop environment.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.37-29.03 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
7 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
MEDWAY, Massachusetts 02053
United States
Posting City: MEDWAY
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 158073
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
INTRODUCTION
TE Connectivity's Manufacturing/Production Teams transform raw materials into finished goods and ensure component flow. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.
What TE Connectivity Offers
Our commitment to our associates includes offering total rewards benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive, and meet the changing needs of our team members.
- The opportunity to build lifesaving products for our customers
- Competitive base pay based on experience; with a 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay.
- Annual pay increases based on company & individual performance
- Employee referral program
- 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement to support your development and education goals
- 10 weeks of paid maternal and paternal time off and ease back to work
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for team members and their families with benefits starting day one, company funded health savings accounts and company paid short-term and long-term disability.
ROLES
-
Sets-up, operates, and verifies the quality of work on at least one of CNC Swiss machines involving close tolerances and difficult set-ups.
-
Performs routine or repetitive operations in a manner which will consistently meet quality requirements and production standards.
-
Actively participates in continuous improvement activities
-
Performs repeat set-ups without supervision. May perform more complex set-ups with supervision.
-
Monitors variations in program sequence, e.g., positioning, cycle time, etc., and makes necessary corrections.
-
Assists with the prove-out of part programs for new work or critical variations.
- Works from drawings and/or specifications as well as Traveler instructions.
- Troubleshoots routine jobs without supervision and more complex jobs with supervision.
- Runs production and deburr’s parts as required.
-
Evaluates production job performance compared to established production and quality standards, makes improvements to processes to enhance operations. Makes suggestions for engineering process improvements.
-
Maintains required tooling, as needed, to manufacture parts to specifications.
-
Conducts quality checks through the use of fixed or adjustable precision measuring devices.
-
Lubricates and cleans machines as necessary.
-
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely, and complies with all established safety rules and work practices.
-
Complies with Company, Department, and quality policies and procedures as applicable.
-
Keeps Operations Manager informed of job related problems and other information related to work activity.
-
Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department.
-
Performs multiple operations as required.
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- High school education or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of Vo-Tech training in machine tool technology or a related area or equivalent.
- 2 to 5 years of CNC machining set-up and operating experience in a job shop environment.
- Very strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
-
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
-
Work environment: General machine shop environment.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.37-29.03 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
7 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
MEDWAY, Massachusetts 02053
United States
Posting City: MEDWAY
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 158073
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Production Machinist
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
H-1B eligibility for machinists hinges on proving the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just trade skills. Gather transcripts, CNC programming certifications, and any engineering coursework that ties your degree to the production environment you'll work in.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT employers and signals an employer already handles federal work-authorization compliance. Production facilities with active E-Verify accounts are more likely to have HR teams familiar with H-1B filing workflows.
Search LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Production Machinist SOC code to see which manufacturers have certified LCAs with DOL. That filing history confirms an employer has already navigated the prevailing-wage and specialty-occupation steps for this exact role.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target metro area before your offer discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the applicable wage level, so knowing the floor prevents surprises after an offer is extended.
Request cap-exempt employer status where possible
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning H-1B petitions aren't subject to the annual lottery. Machinist roles at university fabrication labs or national laboratory facilities can be filed any time of year.
Confirm the petition covers your specific shift and facility
H-1B approval is site-specific. If you'll rotate between production facilities or work at a third-party manufacturer's plant, USCIS requires the LCA and petition to reflect each worksite. Clarify this with your employer before the I-129 is filed to avoid an RFE on worksite compliance.
H-1B Visa Production Machinist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Machinist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. A machinist role framed around CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or precision metrology is more defensible than one described as general machine operation. Your employer's job description must emphasize the theoretical and technical knowledge the degree provides, not just hands-on trade experience.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for machinists before?
Search Migrate Mate using the Production Machinist SOC code to filter employers by verified LCA filing history. Employers who have already certified a Labor Condition Application with DOL for this role have cleared the prevailing-wage and specialty-occupation documentation steps, which makes the path from offer to approved petition significantly more straightforward.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's production facility closes or relocates?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific worksite listed on the approved petition. If the facility closes, your status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart. If the facility relocates, your employer must file an amended petition with USCIS before you begin work at the new address.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for a Production Machinist placement?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes staffing agency petitions closely. The agency is the petitioner and must demonstrate it controls the terms of your employment, including supervision and direction of your work. The end client's facility is listed as the worksite on the LCA. Contracts between the agency and the manufacturer are typically submitted as supporting evidence, and USCIS may issue an RFE requesting additional proof of the employer-employee relationship.
How does the O*NET classification affect my H-1B petition as a machinist?
O*NET lists Production Machinist roles with a job zone that reflects the training and education typically required. USCIS adjudicators reference O*NET and the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook when evaluating whether a position meets the specialty occupation threshold. If O*NET shows the role typically requires less than a bachelor's degree, your employer's petition needs additional evidence, such as industry surveys or expert opinion letters, to justify the degree requirement.