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Tool Maker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field. Employers in precision manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive sectors regularly file LCAs for these roles. Specialty occupation status depends on how the employer defines the position's degree requirement.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION: MTC MACHINIST – TOOL MAKER / MOLD MAKER
LOCATION: MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER at VICTAULIC GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS (EASTON, PA)
REPORTS TO: GROUP LEADER
About us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 14 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals.
MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER:
Mold Tech Center builds and maintains Rubber molds for all Victaulic facilities worldwide.
JOB SUMMARY:
Read blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and interpret GD&T.
Use micrometers, calipers, indicators and all common machining tools.
Able to use basic math, geometry and trigonometry.
Set up and operate machines by installing pallets, vises, tombstones, and fixtures.
Maintains specifications by taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift.
Write and Edit G code and M code programs as required.
Operate 3 axis vertical CNC Mills.
Operate CNC Mills Lathes and Turning Centers.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment using preventative maintenance.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Experience in rubber mold building preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Moderate walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work around moving objects, and with machinery with moving parts.
SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
2+ Years Technical schooling preferred.
5+ years on the job experience preferred.
High School graduate will be considered.
Able to work well with others.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Day shift: 40 Hours. Overtime as required.
JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent
SCHEDULE: 4 10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday
Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
POSITION: MTC MACHINIST – TOOL MAKER / MOLD MAKER
LOCATION: MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER at VICTAULIC GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS (EASTON, PA)
REPORTS TO: GROUP LEADER
About us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 14 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals.
MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER:
Mold Tech Center builds and maintains Rubber molds for all Victaulic facilities worldwide.
JOB SUMMARY:
Read blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and interpret GD&T.
Use micrometers, calipers, indicators and all common machining tools.
Able to use basic math, geometry and trigonometry.
Set up and operate machines by installing pallets, vises, tombstones, and fixtures.
Maintains specifications by taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift.
Write and Edit G code and M code programs as required.
Operate 3 axis vertical CNC Mills.
Operate CNC Mills Lathes and Turning Centers.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment using preventative maintenance.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Experience in rubber mold building preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Moderate walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work around moving objects, and with machinery with moving parts.
SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
2+ Years Technical schooling preferred.
5+ years on the job experience preferred.
High School graduate will be considered.
Able to work well with others.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Day shift: 40 Hours. Overtime as required.
JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent
SCHEDULE: 4 10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday
Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Tool Maker
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Tool Maker SOC code from O*NET and confirm your job duties require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Employers who list 'degree preferred' instead of 'required' create RFE risk at USCIS adjudication.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must use E-Verify, and companies already enrolled are more familiar with employment verification for foreign nationals. Precision machining, aerospace, and defense contractors tend to have established H-1B filing infrastructure.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. The LCA must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for that location, and underpaying creates filing complications.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Tool Maker roles on Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already certified wages for this occupation, cutting out guesswork about which manufacturers actually sponsor H-1B visas.
Prepare a credential evaluation early
Foreign engineering or technical degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files Form I-129. Order a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator, since USCIS scrutinizes non-U.S. degrees closely in manufacturing specialty occupation cases.
Time your offer around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your employer can file before your EAD expires and that cap-gap coverage will bridge any gap between your OPT end date and October 1.
H-1B Visa Tool Maker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tool Maker 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 in a specific field, such as mechanical engineering or manufacturing technology. If your employer's job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any engineering degree regardless of field, the petition faces a higher chance of an RFE. Employers with a documented pattern of hiring degreed engineers for this role have stronger cases.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Tool Maker positions most often?
Aerospace, automotive, defense contracting, and precision medical device manufacturing are the sectors that file LCAs most consistently for Tool Maker roles. These industries require tight tolerances and complex CNC programming, which supports a degree-level specialty occupation argument. You can search by employer and occupation on Migrate Mate to see which companies have active H-1B filing history for this job category before you apply.
Can my employer use the H-1B cap exemption for a Tool Maker role?
Cap-exempt status applies to employers who qualify, not to the occupation itself. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. Most manufacturing companies that hire Tool Makers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery. If you're already on a cap-exempt H-1B, you can transfer to a cap-subject employer without re-entering the lottery under AC21 portability rules.
What documentation supports a specialty occupation argument for a Tool Maker position?
Your employer should document that the position routinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, not a generic degree. Supporting evidence includes internal job postings that list the degree requirement, industry standards showing that degreed engineers hold equivalent roles, and your own credentials showing a direct connection between your degree field and the Tool Maker duties. O*NET occupation data for the relevant SOC code can also support the filing.
How does prevailing wage work for Tool Maker H-1B petitions?
Before filing Form I-129, your employer must certify an LCA with DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and worksite location. The prevailing wage is determined by the DOL wage levels, and Tool Maker roles in high-cost metro areas carry higher thresholds than rural locations. Your employer cannot pay below the certified wage at any point during your H-1B status.