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Factory Worker positions in the United States are accessible to international exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and approve a structured training plan with your host employer.
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FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Marketing Intern
Marucci Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fox Factory, was founded by two former MLB players and their athletic trainer who began handcrafting bats for some of the best players in the game from their garage in 2004. Fast forward to today, that dedication to quality and understanding of players’ needs has turned Marucci into an All-American success story, the number one bat preferred by players and The Official Bat of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Position Summary:
Marucci Sports is looking for a Marketing Intern! This dynamic role is seeking an organized and professional individual to provide crucial marketing and administrative support. Key responsibilities include creating and editing diverse marketing content (presentations, website copy, retail assets), preparing reports (campaign recaps, social analytics), and coordinating various company initiatives, including photoshoots, influencer programs, and events. The position also involves essential front-office and administrative duties, such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and managing meeting logistics.
Position Responsibilities:
- Welcoming/Directing building visitors
- Meeting agendas, note taking and recaps
- Reporting (Social analytics, campaign recaps, etc.)
- Creating and editing marketing materials (presentations, flyers, email and ad briefs, etc.)
- Assist with managing company websites (proofreading, product copy, etc.)
- Assist with retail marketing (preparing retail assets, managing retail requests, etc.)
- Assist with photoshoots (shot lists, on-set support, product ordering, etc.)
- Assist with Marucci Campus Tour tasks (ticket reports, email communication, tour updates and campaign materials)
- Support influencer and partner programming (campaign management, influencer activation logistics, promo items/seeding)
- Support with event coordination (logistics and planning)
- Other duties as assigned
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professionalism.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
Note:
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions – including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
What We Do
FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Marketing Intern
Marucci Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fox Factory, was founded by two former MLB players and their athletic trainer who began handcrafting bats for some of the best players in the game from their garage in 2004. Fast forward to today, that dedication to quality and understanding of players’ needs has turned Marucci into an All-American success story, the number one bat preferred by players and The Official Bat of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Position Summary:
Marucci Sports is looking for a Marketing Intern! This dynamic role is seeking an organized and professional individual to provide crucial marketing and administrative support. Key responsibilities include creating and editing diverse marketing content (presentations, website copy, retail assets), preparing reports (campaign recaps, social analytics), and coordinating various company initiatives, including photoshoots, influencer programs, and events. The position also involves essential front-office and administrative duties, such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and managing meeting logistics.
Position Responsibilities:
- Welcoming/Directing building visitors
- Meeting agendas, note taking and recaps
- Reporting (Social analytics, campaign recaps, etc.)
- Creating and editing marketing materials (presentations, flyers, email and ad briefs, etc.)
- Assist with managing company websites (proofreading, product copy, etc.)
- Assist with retail marketing (preparing retail assets, managing retail requests, etc.)
- Assist with photoshoots (shot lists, on-set support, product ordering, etc.)
- Assist with Marucci Campus Tour tasks (ticket reports, email communication, tour updates and campaign materials)
- Support influencer and partner programming (campaign management, influencer activation logistics, promo items/seeding)
- Support with event coordination (logistics and planning)
- Other duties as assigned
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professionalism.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
Note:
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions – including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Factory Worker
Document your manufacturing training objectives
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining the specific skills you'll develop on the factory floor. Generic job descriptions get rejected. Specify equipment types, production processes, and measurable learning outcomes tied to your field of study or prior work.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a post-secondary program abroad. The Trainee category fits workers with at least one year of prior manufacturing experience or a relevant degree. Applying under the wrong category is the most common reason factory worker DS-2019 applications stall.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 compatible factory roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. manufacturing and production employers whose roles align with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Targeting hosts with prior exchange visitor experience significantly reduces friction when your designated sponsor submits the training plan for approval.
Confirm host employer OSHA compliance before accepting
Your designated sponsor will vet your host employer's safety record. Factory environments with outstanding DOL or OSHA violations can block DS-2019 issuance. Request your prospective host's inspection history before your sponsor finalizes the placement agreement.
Verify your role qualifies as productive employment
J-1 Trainee placements in factory settings must involve structured skills transfer, not purely repetitive assembly-line work. DOL scrutinizes applications where training objectives are indistinguishable from standard unskilled labor. Your training plan should map each rotation to a specific technical or operational competency.
Check the two-year home residency rule before applying
Certain nationalities and government-funded participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement after completing a J-1 program. This bars direct H-1B or green card filing afterward. Confirm your eligibility status with your designated sponsor before signing any host employer offer.
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Find Factory Worker JobsFactory Worker J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a factory worker role?
Most factory worker placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals with at least one year of prior work experience or a relevant post-secondary degree outside the United States. Current students enrolled abroad may qualify under the Intern category instead. The right category depends on your academic status and professional background at the time of application.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 factory worker, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and oversee program compliance. Your host employer on the factory floor is the placement site, not the legal sponsor. Both parties must agree to and sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan before the DS-2019 is issued.
Can factory employers place you directly into a J-1 program without a designated sponsor?
No. Only organizations holding a State Department designation may issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes J-1 status. A factory employer acting alone cannot sponsor a J-1 visa, regardless of company size or history with international workers. The host employer and the designated sponsor must coordinate, with the sponsor maintaining legal responsibility for compliance throughout your program.
How do you find U.S. factory employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for manufacturing and production roles at U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Targeting employers who have hosted international exchange visitors before reduces back-and-forth during the sponsor's host vetting process. Roles with structured rotation schedules or technical training components are most likely to satisfy designated sponsor approval requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to factory worker J-1 participants?
It can. The two-year home country residency requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country is on the State Department's skills list. Factory worker trainees from certain countries in skilled trades or technical manufacturing fields may be subject to it. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, since this requirement affects future visa options including H-1B.
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