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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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Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
SUMMARY
The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, fixtures, and molds used in the production of automotive components. This role requires a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce tooling that meets exacting standards. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Tool Maker ensures that all tooling supports efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Time Management
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research Analysis
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Teamwork
JOB DUTIES
- Manufacture new tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds based on blueprints or CAD designs.
- Repair and maintain existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and minimal production downtime.
- Operate a variety of manual and CNC machines including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
- Interpret complex technical drawings, CAD files, and work instructions.
- Support production teams by providing timely and effective tooling solutions.
- Comply with all quality systems and procedures.
- Builds dies from blueprints, drawing, last off status cards and supervisor lineups.
- Work with other departments to resolve Tooling problems.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the tool room work area.
- Work and dress safely (i.e., wear proper protective equipment, demonstrate safe use of all machinery and equipment, etc.).
- Responsible for working in a safe manner, and following all Health and Safety procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Possess a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
WHAT DO OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE TO SAY?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
SUMMARY
The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, fixtures, and molds used in the production of automotive components. This role requires a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce tooling that meets exacting standards. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Tool Maker ensures that all tooling supports efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Time Management
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research Analysis
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Teamwork
JOB DUTIES
- Manufacture new tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds based on blueprints or CAD designs.
- Repair and maintain existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and minimal production downtime.
- Operate a variety of manual and CNC machines including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
- Interpret complex technical drawings, CAD files, and work instructions.
- Support production teams by providing timely and effective tooling solutions.
- Comply with all quality systems and procedures.
- Builds dies from blueprints, drawing, last off status cards and supervisor lineups.
- Work with other departments to resolve Tooling problems.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the tool room work area.
- Work and dress safely (i.e., wear proper protective equipment, demonstrate safe use of all machinery and equipment, etc.).
- Responsible for working in a safe manner, and following all Health and Safety procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Possess a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
WHAT DO OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE TO SAY?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
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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.