Manufacturing OPT Jobs in California
California's manufacturing sector spans semiconductors in Silicon Valley, aerospace in Los Angeles, biomedical devices in San Diego, and food processing in the Central Valley, making it one of the most diverse states for F-1 OPT candidates. Companies like Applied Materials, Edwards Lifesciences, and Northrop Grumman have histories of hiring international talent in engineering and operations roles.
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Field Service Technician – Industrial Bandsaws
Location: Los Angeles, CA - 60% Travel required
Come build your career.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Field Service Technician in PA, you’ll be part of our Lenox team working as a Remote employee. You’ll get to:
- Solve end-user problems through troubleshooting minor repairs, alignment, and calibration of equipment, as well as product performance and trial tests to achieve optimum product performance.
- Coordinate with Territory Account Manager(s) to manage your territory, develop target opportunities, and handle service/maintenance requests for existing customers.
- Utilize SFDC to collect and maintain data about products, machines, materials, end users, and distribution for both Lenox and competitive accounts.
- Stay updated on industry trends by attending trade shows and seminars and learning about innovative technology.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot distributor welding equipment.
- Motivate distributors and keep distributor sales personnel focused on technical services as a value-added service when selling.
- Identify end-user applications to provide cost-effective product recommendations that improve customer quality of process for sawing operations.
- Coordinate and implement technical product and application solutions that extend value to customers, consumers, and sales representatives.
- Learn, understand, and apply all aspects of The Lenox Advantage, Site Survey Process, and reporting tool.
- Convince customers of the value of LENOX products, running product trials against competitors and demonstrating the benefits of analyzing price vs. cost.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- 2-5 years of equipment maintenance and repair and/or hands-on experience in a shop production environment or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical systems is preferable.
- Technical and mechanical ability to work with tools and machines.
- Sales experience in industrial sales is preferred.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Total Target Cash Compensation range for this position is $67,200.00 - $108,200.00
- This is the lowest to highest total target cash compensation range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Total target cash compensation offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. This role is eligible for a sales incentive plan or commission. Therefore, the total target cash compensation range is inclusive of base salary and target variable cash compensation. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The target cash compensation range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The cash compensation range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in CaliforniaManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in California sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
California-based manufacturers across multiple sectors have hired F-1 OPT candidates in technical roles. In semiconductors and electronics, companies like Applied Materials, Lam Research, and Intel's California facilities regularly hire engineers on OPT. Aerospace and defense firms such as Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, along with medical device companies like Align Technology and Edwards Lifesciences, also have track records of employing international graduates in qualifying roles.
Which cities in California have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Jose and Santa Clara area concentrates semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, making it the strongest market for F-1 OPT candidates in advanced manufacturing. Los Angeles and the surrounding South Bay host significant aerospace and defense production. San Diego is a hub for biomedical device manufacturing. The Inland Empire, east of Los Angeles, has a large logistics-linked manufacturing presence, and Sacramento has food and agricultural processing employers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in California?
F-1 OPT requires that work be directly related to your field of study. In California's manufacturing sector, roles that typically align include process engineering, quality assurance engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain and operations analysis, and production planning. Positions requiring degrees in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or biomedical engineering are the most common qualifying matches in the state's dominant manufacturing industries.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can browse California manufacturing roles without sifting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond the platform, targeting employers with established international hiring programs in California's semiconductor, aerospace, and medical device clusters improves your chances, since those industries have more consistent experience with OPT employment authorization documentation.
Are there any California-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in manufacturing?
California's manufacturing sector is heavily weighted toward high-tech industries, which generally require degree-specific roles that align well with OPT's field-of-study requirement. However, OPT authorization is time-limited, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field and employer E-Verify enrollment. California employers in semiconductor and biomedical manufacturing tend to be familiar with STEM OPT requirements, but you should confirm E-Verify participation and OPT reporting obligations directly with each employer's HR team.