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Customer Support Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech because many mid-size and enterprise companies sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension, gives you up to three years to demonstrate value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 632508
Type: Part-time
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46254
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-21-2026
Job Description
Customer Supply Chain Support
6003 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
KY064 Single Customer Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Working as Part-time Customer Supply Chain Support, you will engage in a variety of activities to support the customer's supply chain in order to improve the performance of the onsite business. This is an entry level position where you will build a foundation of experience in customer relationship management and operations. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Responding and coordinating resources relative to customer requests
- Managing inventory
- Placing and fulfilling orders
- Receiving and shipping inventory
- Executing inventory fulfillment within the customer facility
- Sourcing and quoting new and existing products
- Participating in continuous improvement activities and implementing new business processes
- Monetizing and reporting the value of supply chain management activities to the customer
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management OR have equivalent industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Be comfortable in a sales-oriented environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess an interest in career advancement
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-21-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 632508
Type: Part-time
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46254
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-21-2026
Job Description
Customer Supply Chain Support
6003 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
KY064 Single Customer Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Working as Part-time Customer Supply Chain Support, you will engage in a variety of activities to support the customer's supply chain in order to improve the performance of the onsite business. This is an entry level position where you will build a foundation of experience in customer relationship management and operations. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Responding and coordinating resources relative to customer requests
- Managing inventory
- Placing and fulfilling orders
- Receiving and shipping inventory
- Executing inventory fulfillment within the customer facility
- Sourcing and quoting new and existing products
- Participating in continuous improvement activities and implementing new business processes
- Monetizing and reporting the value of supply chain management activities to the customer
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management OR have equivalent industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Be comfortable in a sales-oriented environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess an interest in career advancement
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-21-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Customer Support Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Look for employers with engineering or technical support teams large enough to have dedicated immigration processes already in place.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Customer Support Engineer roles often require a degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering. If your degree is on the STEM designated degree program list, you may qualify for a 24-month extension after your initial 12 months.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
You can apply for jobs before your OPT authorization begins. Starting conversations with employers early gives you more runway and reduces pressure on both you and the hiring team to move fast.
Emphasize technical depth to stand out from general support candidates
Customer Support Engineers who can read API documentation, troubleshoot integrations, and write basic scripts are far more competitive. Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who solve problems developers cannot easily cover themselves.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview stage
Raise the OPT and visa sponsorship question before you reach the offer stage. Asking early filters out employers who cannot sponsor and saves you weeks of time pursuing roles that will not convert to long-term employment.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles that explicitly welcome OPT candidates
Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you are not guessing which employers are open to OPT workers. Browsing there first focuses your applications on companies already prepared to work with your status.
Customer Support Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Customer Support Engineer on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Customer Support Engineer positions typically qualify when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline. Your employment must begin after your OPT start date and fall within your authorized period of stay.
Does a Customer Support Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, but two conditions must be met. First, your degree must appear on the STEM designated degree program list. Second, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. If both are true, you can apply for a 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization in this role.
How do I find Customer Support Engineer jobs that sponsor visas after OPT ends?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Customer Support Engineer roles from employers with demonstrated H-1B sponsorship history, so you can filter out companies that will not support your long-term status. Applying directly through a sponsorship-focused job board saves significant time compared to screening employers manually.
Do Customer Support Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary by company size and sector. Enterprise software companies, SaaS platforms, and cloud infrastructure firms tend to sponsor more frequently because their support engineering teams are large and technically specialized. Smaller startups may be willing but lack the infrastructure to file petitions without outside legal help, which can slow or complicate the process.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before April 1 and it is selected in the lottery with an October 1 start date, you may be covered by cap-gap protection, which extends your OPT authorization through September 30. Talk to your Designated School Official as soon as you have an offer to map out the timeline and confirm your grace period coverage.