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Machine Builder jobs on OPT require hands-on work with assembly, mechanical systems, and precision tools, which aligns well with engineering and manufacturing degrees that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many employers in this field actively file H-1B visa petitions, giving you a realistic path beyond your initial OPT period.
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Are you ready to build a successful career in a trillion-dollar global industry? ITS Logistics is one of the fastest growing, exciting logistics companies in the United States providing creative supply chain solutions to Fortune 500 companies. With unmatched agility, sense of urgency, and work ethic, ITS commits to a relentless pursuit of excellence and leading from the front to keep the world moving, every day.
What makes us different is our focus on people and culture. We are offering more than just a job, we’re offering career opportunities that you can build your life around. We need the best talent to continue to invest, grow and win every day and are looking for people with the right mindset – honest, adaptable, and commitment.
When you join our herd, we invest in your personal and professional growth with paid training, providing resources and support to learn everything you need to know about the supply chain industry. We empower you to seize every opportunity and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
Do you have what it takes? Find out today - www.its4logistics.com.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
This is a rare trailblazing seat on an AI team with the opportunity to disrupt a trillion-dollar industry at a $6B logistics company and the #4 asset-based 3PL in the country. You will build real tools that real people use every day, see your impact immediately, and grow as fast as you can deliver. No ceiling, no bureaucracy, just problems worth solving and the freedom to solve them.
You will work directly with the AI Transformation leadership team, with high visibility to senior executives across the business to drive real value. Your work reaches every corner of the company, not a backlog.
- Build AI-powered tools, dashboards, and automations to a working prototype at 95-99% completion, then hand off with clear documentation for security review and production deployment.
- Own design quality beginning to end: usability, taste, accessibility, and clean handoff documentation.
- Partner directly with operational, sales and support teams, to understand real pain points and turn them into efficiencies.
- Collect feedback in real time. Deliver, measure, iterate, improve.
- Operate self-sufficiently on technical fundamentals using AI tools.
- In your first six months, deploy multiple tools into real use cases, with measurable time saved, efficiencies gained or automation delivered. Success here is measured in business results, not tasks completed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated ability to build working software with modern AI tools (projects and portfolio matter more than years of experience).
- Technically self-sufficient: thorough knowledge of fundamentals.
- Doesn’t wait for someone else to solve a problem - self-starting and relentlessly curious: finds problems, learns unprompted, brings ideas forward.
- Strong judgment on product design and usability with a focus on excellence.
- Bachelor's or master's in a technical field, or equivalent demonstrated ability/experience.
- Preferred: exposure to LLMs, AI agents, data/SQL, and/or logistics/operations.
- Position located in Reno, NV. Full-time, on-site. Lake Tahoe at your doorstep, close proximity to the Bay Area, and no state income tax.
- The mindset we hire for: honest, adaptable, committed, with the sense of urgency to build and deliver in a fast-moving, industry-leading environment.
ABOUT ITS LOGISTICS
Are you ready to build a successful career in a trillion-dollar global industry? ITS Logistics is one of the fastest growing, exciting logistics companies in the United States providing creative supply chain solutions to Fortune 500 companies. With unmatched agility, sense of urgency, and work ethic, ITS commits to a relentless pursuit of excellence and leading from the front to keep the world moving, every day.
What makes us different is our focus on people and culture. We are offering more than just a job, we’re offering career opportunities that you can build your life around. We need the best talent to continue to invest, grow and win every day and are looking for people with the right mindset – honest, adaptable, and commitment.
When you join our herd, we invest in your personal and professional growth with paid training, providing resources and support to learn everything you need to know about the supply chain industry. We empower you to seize every opportunity and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
Do you have what it takes? Find out today - www.its4logistics.com.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
This is a rare trailblazing seat on an AI team with the opportunity to disrupt a trillion-dollar industry at a $6B logistics company and the #4 asset-based 3PL in the country. You will build real tools that real people use every day, see your impact immediately, and grow as fast as you can deliver. No ceiling, no bureaucracy, just problems worth solving and the freedom to solve them.
You will work directly with the AI Transformation leadership team, with high visibility to senior executives across the business to drive real value. Your work reaches every corner of the company, not a backlog.
- Build AI-powered tools, dashboards, and automations to a working prototype at 95-99% completion, then hand off with clear documentation for security review and production deployment.
- Own design quality beginning to end: usability, taste, accessibility, and clean handoff documentation.
- Partner directly with operational, sales and support teams, to understand real pain points and turn them into efficiencies.
- Collect feedback in real time. Deliver, measure, iterate, improve.
- Operate self-sufficiently on technical fundamentals using AI tools.
- In your first six months, deploy multiple tools into real use cases, with measurable time saved, efficiencies gained or automation delivered. Success here is measured in business results, not tasks completed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated ability to build working software with modern AI tools (projects and portfolio matter more than years of experience).
- Technically self-sufficient: thorough knowledge of fundamentals.
- Doesn’t wait for someone else to solve a problem - self-starting and relentlessly curious: finds problems, learns unprompted, brings ideas forward.
- Strong judgment on product design and usability with a focus on excellence.
- Bachelor's or master's in a technical field, or equivalent demonstrated ability/experience.
- Preferred: exposure to LLMs, AI agents, data/SQL, and/or logistics/operations.
- Position located in Reno, NV. Full-time, on-site. Lake Tahoe at your doorstep, close proximity to the Bay Area, and no state income tax.
- The mindset we hire for: honest, adaptable, committed, with the sense of urgency to build and deliver in a fast-moving, industry-leading environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Machine Builder
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Machine Builder roles typically fall under manufacturing or mechanical engineering. Confirm your degree is on the DHS STEM designated degree list before applying, so you can offer employers the full 36-month OPT authorization window rather than just 12 months.
Target manufacturers with established HR infrastructure
Large-scale manufacturers and industrial equipment companies are more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer and prior H-1B visa filing experience. Smaller shops may be willing but lack the infrastructure to process OPT documentation without significant guidance from you.
Lead with your authorization period upfront
When contacting hiring managers, state clearly that you have 36 months of work authorization available through STEM OPT. Employers often assume OPT means 12 months, and correcting that assumption early removes a common reason for early rejection.
Emphasize specialized technical skills that are hard to fill
CNC operation, pneumatic system assembly, and PLC programming are skills with persistent shortages in the U.S. Framing your application around these gaps makes sponsorship feel like a practical business decision rather than a favor the employer is doing for you.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify participants. Confirming this before the offer stage saves you from investing time in interviews with a company that cannot legally employ you under the STEM OPT extension requirements, regardless of their hiring intent.
File your STEM OPT extension well before your initial OPT expires
USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your OPT end date. Machine Builder roles often involve onboarding timelines tied to production schedules, so gaps in authorization can disrupt both you and the employer at a critical project stage.
Machine Builder OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Machine Builder on OPT with a non-engineering degree?
It depends on how your degree relates to the role. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. A degree in industrial technology, manufacturing systems, or mechatronics would clearly qualify. A degree in an unrelated field likely would not, and misrepresenting the connection can jeopardize your status.
Do Machine Builder employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, though it varies by employer size and hiring volume. Large industrial manufacturers, automation companies, and equipment OEMs with recurring technical hiring needs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this field. Smaller machine shops may sponsor in exceptional cases but rarely do so regularly. Migrate Mate is a good place to find Machine Builder roles specifically from employers open to visa sponsorship.
Does Machine Builder work qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It can, provided your underlying degree is on the DHS STEM designated degree list and the role is directly related to that field of study. Mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering degrees would typically support a STEM OPT extension for this role. Your DSO at your university must authorize the extension before USCIS approves it.
What does the employer training plan requirement mean for STEM OPT in this role?
Under STEM OPT, your employer must complete Form I-983, which documents the training objectives, supervision structure, and how the work develops your STEM skills. For Machine Builder roles, this typically means outlining how you're developing competencies in areas like precision assembly, systems integration, or quality control. Your employer must also evaluate your progress every six months.
Can I work at multiple job sites or on contract assignments as a Machine Builder on OPT?
OPT requires that employment be with a qualifying employer, not through informal arrangements. Contract or third-party placement can be permitted, but only if the training plan and supervisory relationship requirements are met, which is complex under STEM OPT. Working across multiple sites is common in this industry, but each arrangement needs to stay within the structure your DSO and USCIS have authorized.