H-1B Visa Production Technician Jobs
Production Technician roles in manufacturing, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals routinely qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field. Employers in these industries have active H-1B filing histories, and the annual 85,000-slot cap means timing your job search to align with the April filing window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Continuous Improvement Specialist
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build, assemble, and install custom carts, racks, and material handling equipment
- Perform basic to intermediate welding and fabrication tasks
- Use hand and power tools daily (grinders, drills, saws, calipers, etc.)
- Operate a forklift to move materials and finished structures as needed
- Modify and repair existing equipment to support production needs
- Work from basic drawings, sketches, or instructions (no design required)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by physically building and implementing solutions
- Maintain tools and ensure a safe and organized work area
- Assist with general maintenance and shop support as needed
- Respond to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems to minimize disruption in the production process.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hands-on manufacturing, assembly, fabrication OR maintenance role
- Experience in assembly and building structures or equipment
- Welding experience required (basic to intermediate)
- Experience operating a forklift (or willingness to be trained)
- Strong experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read basic drawings or follow instructions
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Continuous Improvement Specialist
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build, assemble, and install custom carts, racks, and material handling equipment
- Perform basic to intermediate welding and fabrication tasks
- Use hand and power tools daily (grinders, drills, saws, calipers, etc.)
- Operate a forklift to move materials and finished structures as needed
- Modify and repair existing equipment to support production needs
- Work from basic drawings, sketches, or instructions (no design required)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by physically building and implementing solutions
- Maintain tools and ensure a safe and organized work area
- Assist with general maintenance and shop support as needed
- Respond to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems to minimize disruption in the production process.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hands-on manufacturing, assembly, fabrication OR maintenance role
- Experience in assembly and building structures or equipment
- Welding experience required (basic to intermediate)
- Experience operating a forklift (or willingness to be trained)
- Strong experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read basic drawings or follow instructions
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Production Technician duties. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title to confirm which degree disciplines qualify before applying, so you don't waste time on roles your credentials won't support.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Production facilities that sponsor H-1B workers are almost always E-Verify participants. Filtering your search to E-Verify employers narrows the field to companies already set up for work-authorization compliance, which speeds up onboarding once you have an offer.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Technician roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows which companies have actively sponsored H-1B workers in your occupation, so you're not guessing who will sponsor.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B adjudication runs three to five months. If your employer files in April and you need to start before October 1, ask them to add premium processing, which gets a USCIS decision within 15 business days and eliminates scheduling uncertainty.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and ZIP code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know whether an offer clears the threshold USCIS will scrutinize on the I-129.
Document hands-on technical training as education equivalent
If your degree is in a tangentially related field, compile certifications, apprenticeship records, and employer training transcripts. USCIS accepts a combination of education and specialized experience to satisfy specialty occupation, but the documentation needs to be assembled before your employer files.
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Find Production Technician JobsProduction Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science. Generic technician roles that accept any degree or substitute experience alone typically don't qualify. Roles in semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and aerospace components have stronger specialty occupation track records because the degree requirement is inherent to the work.
Which industries hire Production Technicians and sponsor H-1B visas?
Semiconductor manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and advanced electronics producers are the most active H-1B sponsors for Production Technician roles. These industries operate under strict regulatory and quality standards that require degree-level technical knowledge, which is exactly what makes their technician positions defensible as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate to see which companies have filed LCAs for this occupation.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a Production Technician?
Yes. Your employer files an H-1B petition in April for the October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and your petition is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your OPT and work authorization automatically through September 30. If your OPT ends before the April filing window opens, you'll need to time your job search so you have an employer ready to file before your authorization lapses.
What documents does an employer need to sponsor a Production Technician for H-1B?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, your educational credentials and transcripts, a detailed job description establishing specialty occupation, and a signed offer letter. For Production Technician roles, employers often need to explain in the I-129 petition why the specific manufacturing process requires a degreed technician rather than a skilled tradesperson, so a thorough job duties letter from the hiring manager strengthens the filing significantly.
How do I find Production Technician employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Prior H-1B filings are the clearest signal that an employer understands the sponsorship process and is willing to do it again. Migrate Mate surfaces Production Technician roles filtered by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already cleared the internal approval hurdles that often kill sponsorship offers at less experienced employers.
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