J-1 Visa Production Machinist Jobs
Production Machinist roles in the United States are accessible to international candidates through J-1 Trainee or Intern program sponsorship, issued by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer operates the machine shop or manufacturing facility while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan.
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Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
ROLE
This role typically reports to a Packaging Engineer and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid/ in-office work environment (4 days/week in-office).
Responsibilities
- Update packaging artwork files (labels, tags, boxes) using Adobe Illustrator
- Make simple edits like text changes, sizing, and layout updates
- Send artwork to suppliers and help track approvals
- Review layouts to ensure they match brand guidelines
- Help keep packaging projects on track with established timelines
- Maintain and organize artwork files, images, and details in systems/tools
- Track status of artwork approvals and flag any delays
- Review packaging samples and proofs for accuracy
- Help check colors and layout against brand standards
- Share feedback with the team and suppliers for corrections
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor/Master’s degree program at the time of the internship (certificate programs are not eligible)
- Availability to start on the designated start date
- Excellent communication and analytical skills as well as have basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to interpret supervisor’s direction
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Suite
- Experience with design, print or artwork projects (school or internship)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills and experience:
- Interest in working in children's clothing and packaging
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
ROLE
This role typically reports to a Packaging Engineer and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid/ in-office work environment (4 days/week in-office).
Responsibilities
- Update packaging artwork files (labels, tags, boxes) using Adobe Illustrator
- Make simple edits like text changes, sizing, and layout updates
- Send artwork to suppliers and help track approvals
- Review layouts to ensure they match brand guidelines
- Help keep packaging projects on track with established timelines
- Maintain and organize artwork files, images, and details in systems/tools
- Track status of artwork approvals and flag any delays
- Review packaging samples and proofs for accuracy
- Help check colors and layout against brand standards
- Share feedback with the team and suppliers for corrections
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor/Master’s degree program at the time of the internship (certificate programs are not eligible)
- Availability to start on the designated start date
- Excellent communication and analytical skills as well as have basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to interpret supervisor’s direction
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Suite
- Experience with design, print or artwork projects (school or internship)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills and experience:
- Interest in working in children's clothing and packaging
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Production Machinist
Obtain documentation of your machining credentials
Gather certificates from your CNC, lathe, or milling training programs and any apprenticeship records before approaching a designated sponsor. J-1 Trainee applications require evidence of at least one year of prior occupational training or experience outside the United States.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Host employers in production machining must comply with work-authorization verification. Prioritizing facilities already enrolled in E-Verify signals that they have handled international workers before and understand the DS-2019 host-employer responsibilities required by your designated sponsor.
Search J-1 friendly machining roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by production and manufacturing roles on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 program categories. Targeting employers who have hosted exchange visitors before significantly shortens the time between offer and training-plan approval.
Align your training plan to SOC code 51-4041
Your designated sponsor will file a Training or Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002, tied to your specific occupation. Framing your machining objectives around measurable skill benchmarks in precision measurement, tolerances, and CNC programming strengthens the plan and reduces sponsor revision requests.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your host employer must pay you at least the applicable wage for your region and skill level. Look up the rate for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you accept an offer, so you can confirm the compensation meets DOL requirements under your training agreement.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after the program ends, depending on your country of nationality and funding source. Ask your designated sponsor to determine your status before accepting the host employer's offer to avoid post-program complications.
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Find Production Machinist JobsProduction Machinist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Production Machinist roles?
Most Production Machinist candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have completed vocational or technical training and at least one year of related work experience outside the United States. Current students enrolled in a degree or diploma program may qualify under the Intern category instead. The distinction matters because Trainee programs allow up to 18 months of placement, while Intern programs are capped at 12 months.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a machinist placement?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your training plan. Your host employer, the machine shop or manufacturing facility, provides the work site and signs the DS-7002 training plan. The designated sponsor retains legal responsibility for your exchange program compliance throughout your stay.
How do I find U.S. manufacturing employers open to J-1 Trainee placements?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. production and manufacturing roles and filter for employers whose hiring history aligns with international exchange programs. Because the J-1 host-employer relationship requires the facility to co-sign a training plan and cooperate with the designated sponsor, targeting employers already familiar with the process reduces delays between offer and DS-2019 issuance.
Can I work on CNC machines or operate heavy equipment under a J-1 Trainee visa?
Yes, hands-on machining work is the purpose of the Trainee program, not incidental to it. Your DS-7002 training plan must describe the specific equipment, processes, and skills you will develop, such as CNC programming, precision measurement, and tolerance verification. USCIS and your designated sponsor will review the plan to confirm it reflects genuine skills transfer rather than routine production-line employment.
What happens if my host employer closes or terminates my placement early?
Your designated sponsor must be notified immediately if your host employer ends the placement. You generally have a 30-day grace period to depart the United States or arrange a new host employer through your sponsor, subject to the sponsor's approval and program time remaining. Switching host employers without sponsor authorization violates your J-1 status, so contact your designated sponsor before taking any new position.
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